Partners in Growth: At Home and In School, Raising a well-adjusted child in the light of Torah

Partners in Growth does just that! It focuses on the uniqueness of every child, and helps parents and teachers work together to nurture appropriately and effectively. Rabbi Moshe Young draws upon his many years of professional experience to deal with important issues, such as:

reward and punishment at home and school

the role of competition

distractions and ways of focusing attention

factors that enhance/impede memory

encouraging language development

rewarding effort vs. intelligence

the purpose of testing and how to test accurately

homework: pros and cons

personality types and personality clashes

understanding aggression

This book provides a window into a child's mind in order to achieve the ultimate goal — in ways that are pleasing to Hashem.