"Organized children are raised, not born," insists Dr. Damon Korb in his new book Raising an Organized Child.
Many books and articles have been written that offer strategies to improve a child's organizational skills at home and/or school. Parents and teachers often view disorganized children and teens as irresponsible. However, there is more to the story of organization. Dr. Korb identifies neurodevelopmental abilities required to develop thinking skills necessary to "show insight, plan ahead, and grasp the big picture" - key elements of organization. From infancy through the teen years, parents can intervene and support their children at every stage of development with the information provided by Dr. Korb.
Whether a child is just the average "chaotic" kid or one with learning challenges, this guide will give parents the confidence to assist their children in developing the necessary thinking skills for social and academic success.
"Many parents fall into the trap of giving their child new skills instead of strengthening his/her ability to think. Teaching a 2 year old to say the alphabet or a 3 year old to read is a cool party trick. ...in reality, they (these skills) do very little to prepare your child for later social and academic success."
It is never too late (or too early) to help your child become an organized thinker! If you are tired of fighting over a messy room, poor hygiene, homework, grades, or chores -- you need to read this one. I have shared this with parents of my students; they are already raving about it!
(BTW - If you want to understand current research related to child development and brain organization, the author begins there before launching into the 5 steps to raising an organized child.)
Whether a child is just the average "chaotic" kid or one with learning challenges, this guide will give parents the confidence to assist their children in developing the necessary thinking skills for social and academic success.
"Many parents fall into the trap of giving their child new skills instead of strengthening his/her ability to think. Teaching a 2 year old to say the alphabet or a 3 year old to read is a cool party trick. ...in reality, they (these skills) do very little to prepare your child for later social and academic success."
It is never too late (or too early) to help your child become an organized thinker! If you are tired of fighting over a messy room, poor hygiene, homework, grades, or chores -- you need to read this one. I have shared this with parents of my students; they are already raving about it!
(BTW - If you want to understand current research related to child development and brain organization, the author begins there before launching into the 5 steps to raising an organized child.)
