Practical Wisdom for Parents
Raising Self-Confident Children in the Preschool Years
$35.98
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
6 May 2008
Summary
This reassuring guide to navigating nursery school life—both at home and in the classroom—is the most comprehensive book on the subject. Nancy Schulman and Ellen Birnbaum draw on their decades of experience at the 92nd Street Y Nursery School to respond to parents’ hunger for practical information on a wide range of topics, including:
- What to look for in a preschool
- Strategies for separation, discipline, toilet training, and bedtime
- The best toys, books, and ac…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780307275387 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0307275388 |
| Author: | Nancy Schulman, Ellen Birnbaum |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House USA Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 6 May 2008 |
| Weight: | 323g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 155mm x 19mm |
| Series: | Vintage |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“[Parents] will find comfort here… .These authors are keen observers of kids and know what makes toddlers tick.” —Bookpage “A warm and commonsensical guide to this period of rapid growth. The authors have years of experience … and it shows.” —Newsday “We’ve long benefited from the calming wit and considerable wisdom of Nancy Schulman and Ellen Birnbaum… . Do yourself, your family, and your child a favor: read this book.” —Tracy Pollan and Michael J. Fox
About The Author
Nancy Schulman
Nancy Schulman has been the director of the 92nd Street Y Nursery School since 1990. She is also on the board of the Independent School Admissions Association of Greater New York, the Syracuse University School of Education Advisory Board, and the NYU Child Study Center Educational Advisory Board.
Ellen Birnbaum has been at the 92nd Street Y Nursery School since 1981, first as a teacher, for ten years as camp director, and as the associate director since 1997.
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