Parent Voice (eBook)

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
NOTE FROM DR. Q
INTRODUCTION: BE THE PARENT YOU WANT TO BE . . . AND THE PARENT YOUR CHILDREN DESERVE!
1. NOISE OR VOICE?
The New Language
The Responsibility of Voice
Mom’s Musings on Voice
Dad’s Deliberations on Voice
Tuning Into Your Own Voice
Now Hear This!
2. LISTEN: HEARING THE RIGHT NOTES
Listening Matters
Keys to Effective Listening
Mom’s Musings on Listening
Dad’s Deliberations on Listening
Listening: Take Action
Listening Through the Years
In Their Own Words: Advice on Listening, From Children to Parents
Listening for Life
3. LEARN: GETTING IN RHYTHM
Learning Matters
Mindful Learning
Learning and Interests
Speaking Their Language
Shared Adventures
Keys to Sincere Learning
Mom’s Musings on Learning
Dad’s Deliberations on Learning
Learning: Take Action
Learning Through the Years
Our Learning From Parents and Children
Never Stop Learning
4. LEAD: WORKING IN HARMONY WITH YOUR CHILD AND SCHOOL
Leading Matters
Digging Deeper
Developing Partnerships
Shared Goals
Keys to Leading Successfully
Proactive Voice at School
Mom’s Musings on Leading
Dad’s Deliberations on Leading
Leading: Take Action
Leading Through the Years
Our Learning About Leading
We Are All in This Together
5. STAYING IN TUNE WITH YOUR CHILD AND SCHOOL
Accept and Respect the Fact That Your Children Have Different Perspectives Than You
Parents Need and Deserve a Meaningful Role in School
Parenting Should Be a Priority, All the Time
Be Intentional
Be Yourself
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