Official Review: 101 Tips for Child Development
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Official Review: 101 Tips for Child Development
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "101 Tips for Child Development" by Bukky Ekine-Ogunlana.]
101 Tips for Child Development: Proven Methods for Raising Children and Improving Kids Behavior with Whole Brain Training by Bukky Ekine-Ogunlana is a non-fiction book designed to give advice to parents and caregivers for raising well-rounded, moral children. Topics include tips for promoting the development of social skills, self esteem, empathy, communication, and time management, among others. All of these tips come from the author's many years of experience as a mother and teacher.
While the title of the book claims that there are 101 tips for child development, there are actually 161 numbered tips within this book. I assume that “101 tips” just had a better ring to it than “161 tips,” but as I was reading, I couldn't help thinking that I was getting way more advice than I was expecting. It was like I got 60 extra tips for free! Many of these additional tips place a lot of focus on teaching kids about hygiene and homework management/organization.
I'm a pediatric speech therapist, so I really appreciate the emphasis that the author places on developing communication and social skills. More than half of the book (covering 74 tips) focuses on the development of skills in these two areas. While I found these tips to be extremely useful, I have to point out that they are not all encompassing. They are more like starting points to give caregivers an idea about what to do with their children. Additional resources or professionals for further guidance might be required, especially if a child struggles within that area.
As a new mom, I was a little disappointed that the tips in this book seem to be geared more toward older children and teens. None of these tips really apply to infants or toddlers, and there is an assumption that these are typically developing kids without disorders, disabilities, or difficulties. Also, there are a few tips in the book that wouldn't apply to all cultures or ways of thinking, such as encouraging “especially your female teen” to learn how to cook. There are also a few passages that assume a Christian lifestyle and beliefs.
Overall, I think that this is a good starter resource for parents and caregivers. Some tips within the book would even be handy for classrooms or group therapies to use for teaching social skills. I am giving this book a rating of 3 out of 4 stars. With another round of editing and some brushing up on the formatting, I think that it would be even better. For example, a lot of the earlier tips include a full tip in the numbered heading, such as “50. Never compare your teen with yourself or others.” Then other tips are just a title, without an actual tip included: “140. Simple household repairs.” Consistency with the formatting would make it even handier and easier to pick up and grab tips as needed.
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101 Tips for Child Development
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101 Tips for Child Development: Proven Methods for Raising Children and Improving Kids Behavior with Whole Brain Training by Bukky Ekine-Ogunlana is a non-fiction book designed to give advice to parents and caregivers for raising well-rounded, moral children. Topics include tips for promoting the development of social skills, self esteem, empathy, communication, and time management, among others. All of these tips come from the author's many years of experience as a mother and teacher.
While the title of the book claims that there are 101 tips for child development, there are actually 161 numbered tips within this book. I assume that “101 tips” just had a better ring to it than “161 tips,” but as I was reading, I couldn't help thinking that I was getting way more advice than I was expecting. It was like I got 60 extra tips for free! Many of these additional tips place a lot of focus on teaching kids about hygiene and homework management/organization.
I'm a pediatric speech therapist, so I really appreciate the emphasis that the author places on developing communication and social skills. More than half of the book (covering 74 tips) focuses on the development of skills in these two areas. While I found these tips to be extremely useful, I have to point out that they are not all encompassing. They are more like starting points to give caregivers an idea about what to do with their children. Additional resources or professionals for further guidance might be required, especially if a child struggles within that area.
As a new mom, I was a little disappointed that the tips in this book seem to be geared more toward older children and teens. None of these tips really apply to infants or toddlers, and there is an assumption that these are typically developing kids without disorders, disabilities, or difficulties. Also, there are a few tips in the book that wouldn't apply to all cultures or ways of thinking, such as encouraging “especially your female teen” to learn how to cook. There are also a few passages that assume a Christian lifestyle and beliefs.
Overall, I think that this is a good starter resource for parents and caregivers. Some tips within the book would even be handy for classrooms or group therapies to use for teaching social skills. I am giving this book a rating of 3 out of 4 stars. With another round of editing and some brushing up on the formatting, I think that it would be even better. For example, a lot of the earlier tips include a full tip in the numbered heading, such as “50. Never compare your teen with yourself or others.” Then other tips are just a title, without an actual tip included: “140. Simple household repairs.” Consistency with the formatting would make it even handier and easier to pick up and grab tips as needed.
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101 Tips for Child Development
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