"One parent is worth a thousand teachers."--Chinese Proverb. The sound, practical advice found in this worthwhile guide will help parents--a child's first and most important teachers--instill in their children a love of learning, a greater sense of self-esteem and self-discipline, and the confidence to realize positive and fulfilling school and life experiences.

Author Biography

Melitta J. Cutright, PhD, former director of communications and programs for the National PTA, is the author of The National PTA Talks to Parents: How to Get the Best Education for Your Child and Growing Up Confident: How to Make Your Child's Early Years Learning Years. A former college professor and the mother of one, Cutright lives in Elmhurst, Illinois, near Chicago.