From Diapers to Diplomas: A Common Sense Approach to Raising Well-adjusted Children

Gangstad, Jack

ISBN 10: 1425943454 / ISBN 13: 9781425943455

Published by AUTHORHOUSE, 2006

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: From Diapers to Diplomas: A Common Sense Approach to Raising Well-adjusted Children
• Publisher: AUTHORHOUSE
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1425943454
• ISBN 13: 9781425943455
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Parents who follow the concepts explained in From Diapers to Diplomas - A Common Sense Approach to Raising Well-adjusted Children, will not need Dr. Phil. While the author, an award-winning teacher at one of the most successful public schools in the nation, acknowledges that the children of today have more problems than previous generations, human nature has not changed. From this perspective, the children of the 21st century are no different than the children of the past. What has changed is the growing number of parents who have drifted away from the proactive and common-sense philosophy of raising children. This has led to more and more kids growing up with a lack of values, discipline, and direction. To confront the challenge of guiding children in the right direction, From Diapers to Diplomas provides readers with universal concepts: ¿ the purpose of discipline is not to punish, rather to correct ¿ parents must make their expectations clear and ensure that their children live up to them ¿ children must be held accountable for their actions ¿ kids need to develop a sense of ownership toward their education so they become self-motivated instead of parent-motivated ¿ pick the right battles - part of wisdom lies in knowing what to overlook ¿ participate in extra-curricular activities for the reward, not the award. The author's expertise in this arena stems from thirty years in the educational trenches at North Central High School in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he was named the 2001-02 Teacher of the Year. This has convinced him that the majority of problems with today's children originate from the home. His hands-on research as a parent, teacher, and coach has helped him develop the practical advice in this 270-page book. The author knows from talking with students, parents, teachers, counselors, administrators, bus drivers, secretaries, custodians, school nurses, and campus police that our communities have a genuine nee

About the Author

Combining over three decades of experience as a coach, teacher, and father allows the author to bring a unique perspective to writing a book about parenting. The hands on knowledge he has gained is immeasurable. Being a teacher has made him a better parent. Being a parent has made him a better teacher. At the conclusion of the 2001-2002 school year, the author was selected by his peers as North Central High School's Teacher of the Year. Located on the north side of Indianapolis, North Central is one of the largest and most successful public schools in the nation. His school has earned numerous awards at both the state and national levels for achievements in academics, performing arts, and athletics. Following graduation from North Central High School in 1970, the author attended the University of Evansville. After three years, he transferred to Ball State University where he earned a bachelor's degree. In 1978, he received a master's degree from Butler University. He started teaching and coaching in the fall of 1975 and has spent his entire career with the Metropolitan School District of Washington Township. After teaching at the middle school level for seven years, he transferred to North Central High School in 1982. He enjoyed 25 years of coaching and remains a teacher at the high school. He has been in Who's Who among America's Teachers twice. Three times he has been selected by "Top 25" seniors as the teacher who had the most influence on them. The author has been married for twenty-seven years. His wife and older daughter are both elementary school teachers. His younger daughter lives in Chicago working in the field of retail management.