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Extraordinary Parenting

the essential guide to parenting and educating at home

Eloise Rickman author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Scribe Publications

Published:25th May '20

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This insightful guide offers practical advice for transforming your relationship with your child, fostering curiosity, and creating a nurturing home environment that supports learning and independence. Perfect for all parenting situations.

Extraordinary Parenting by Eloise Rickman is a heartfelt guide designed to help parents transform their relationship with their children and foster an enriching learning environment at home. The book emphasizes that you don’t need a large house, endless free time, or expensive resources to nurture your child's potential. Instead, Rickman draws on her extensive experience as a parenting coach to provide practical insights for both seasoned homeschoolers and those who may be balancing homeschooling with work commitments.

The author outlines essential strategies to deepen the connection between parents and children, which is crucial for promoting effective learning. By establishing strong family rhythms, parents can create a sense of security and stimulation that supports their child's development. Rickman also emphasizes the importance of a calm, simplified home environment, which encourages deep play and fosters independence, allowing children to explore their interests freely.

In addition to focusing on the child's needs, Extraordinary Parenting reminds parents to prioritize their own well-being. By taking care of their own needs, parents can become the supportive figures their children require. Through enjoyable learning experiences and creative use of traditional teaching materials, this book reassures parents that extraordinary times indeed call for extraordinary parenting, and it affirms that they are well-equipped to meet the challenge. Overall, Rickman’s approachable style makes this book a valuable resource for anyone looking to enhance their parenting journey.

‘This timely book has something to offer all parents — seasoned homeschoolers, those thrust into homeschooling unexpectedly, and those who wish to improve their relationships with children educated at school. Insightful, empowering, and accessible, Extraordinary Parenting is a well-informed practical guide to educating children at home that, crucially, helps parents understand their children’s challenging behaviour and how to make it better.’

-- Professor Susan Golombok, Director of the University of Cambridge Centre for Family Research, and author of We Are Family: what really matters for parents and children

‘An inspiring, creative and helpful book for parents. It’s reminded me that there are simple tweaks we can make to our daily family lives to boost energy and morale.’

-- Annie Ridout, author of The Freelance Mum

‘This book feels like a big hug just when we need it. Eloise’s words offer reassurance, calm, and lots of practical suggestions.’

-- Simone Davies, author of The Montessori Toddler

‘In easy-to-read, accessible language, Eloise holds our hands through parenting and home-educating with intention and connection in these extraordinary times. Her advice is practical and evidence-based. I love that the overall tone of the book doesn’t feel preachy but empowering … Eloise shows us how by simply observing our children at play we can deepen their learning of the world. Eloise maintains that you do not need a spacious home, your undivided attention, expensive toys and resources to educate your child.’

* Oh Creative Day *

‘Eloise‘s book contains such valuable insights into parenting for change. Eloise sees parenting as a radical act and her book certainly inspired confident, calm and compassionate parenting which is truly beautiful.’

* The Way We Waldo

ISBN: 9781913348540

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272 pages