Craig Ramey

A landmark book for parents on why, when, and how to prepare children for going to school and how to support them in the critical early school years. The Rameys lead parents through the various aspects of supporting a child’s schooling, such as fostering good social skills, choosing a school, establishing family routines, and assessing academic progress. This book is based on the Ramey’s twenty years of research, including their National Transition-to-School Demonstration Project, which involved over 8,000 children from kindergarten through third grade.

A concise, up-to-the-minute guide for parents on what the latest research says–and doesn’t say–about enhancing child development and early learning in the critical first 18 months of life. Internationally renowned child development experts Dr. Craig Ramey and Dr. Sharon Ramey have written a readable, informative book that tells parents what works and what counts in raising good-natured, capable, confident, caring, and accomplished children right from birth.