Enjoy your kids more and stress less!

Brain Stages is the ultimate leg up for parents and caregivers in today's complicated, competitive world. A grade-by-grade guide through the formative elementary school years, this book will show you how to have fun with your kids as you help them grow into successful, well-adjusted humans.

Drawing from thousands of hours of brain research and decades of childhood education experience, Patricia Wilkinson and Jacqueline Frischknecht offer real-life tools and advice that will boost your child's brainpower, social skills, and love for learning.

In Brain Stages, you'll discover:

• How brains develop and what you can do to help your child succeed
• The best form of praise that builds confidence and self-esteem
• Surefire ways to help a struggling child get caught up in math or reading
• How to get your gifted child's needs met
• Ideas for helping an anxious child relax for better learning
• Tips for teaching kids the art of building healthy relationships
• Over 150 fun games and activities to engage and nurture young minds

Whether you have a child who has fallen behind, an extra smart kid you want to keep intrigued, or a grade-schooler who could use some help getting along with others, Brain Stages will give you the information and support you need to be an effective parent and enjoy your child-raising journey.