A back-to-basics, common-sense guide written by a veteran educator that dispels many of the myths and much of the hype surrounding education today. What are the two characteristics of all successful parents? What three roles do parents play; and how do they impact whether your children reach their potential for intelligence, social adeptness, and competence? What are some very practical, no-cost and low-cost ways for parents to energize their child’s capabilities? 

And what does it really mean to be SMART? IQ and achievement test scores do not define smart, nor do personality or diagnostic assessments, nor college entrance exams. Even attending the “best” schools, public or private, provides no guarantees. Drawing from current research and decades-long studies, Dr. Hill spells out what it takes for all kids to be “smart” and successful; and why paying attention to the basics of effective parenting is so critical.