February 15th, 2010

Posted by Melitsa in book review, Good reads, play activities, Podcast, Sites to visit

Thanks for the entries this contest is now closed

I have a few favourite books that I have out a lot ,read and comment about. I was talking to a friend the other week and we got to talking about how hard it is to find books that teach and are practical. As the conversation went on I knew I had to share my top favourite book Einstein Never Used Flashcards: How Our Children Really Learn–and Why They Need to Play More and Memorize Less

Cover via Amazon

We were walking and talking. As we got home I was happy to show the book but really couldn’t give up my dog eared copy. I was wondering if we could make a virtual parenting play list……..what books have you read that you feel every parent should read?

Since this is a blog about play books that are play related would be great but parenting books in general are fine.

Contest

What parenting book is your Top 3 must read list? It touched you in someway and you talk about it all the time or would recommend it?
Leave the book title ( and author if you know it) in the comments. If you can share a little bit about the book that would be great but optional.

For an additional entry

Tweet: @playactivities My must read parenting book ” add your title”

Contest is open to Canada, US and Europe. Is there an Amazon in Australia? Void where prohibited.

Contest is open today, Monday 15 February and closes Midnight Sunday 21st February 2010 MST.

Winner is chosen by random.org.

Winner is contacted via email left in the comments. It’s automatically captured once you enter it once in the second box. ( name, email, comment)

Winner must reply with postal address within 48hrs otherwise a new winner will be chosen.

Looking forward to your entries……………………..

(Disclosure: I will be buying and sending the book. )

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11 Responses to “Einstein never used flashcards contest”

Heather Says:
February 15th, 2010 at 9:38 am
The Connected Child by Karen Purvis. It is a book that is highly recommended for adoptive parents but as a former teacher I saw a lot of applications for working with/parenting other children. I like that it has practical applications like the importance of kids having a nourishing snack every 2-3 hours to help stabilize their blood sugar and drink plenty of water. I have seen kids’ behavior improve when they are not dehydrated and have had a little to eat every 2-3 hours. It seems like a no-brainer but lots of kids forget to drink water often and don’t recognize their need for a snack.
playactivities (Melitsa Avila) Says:
February 15th, 2010 at 2:43 pm
RT @tweetmeme Einstein never used flashcards contest http://tinyurl.com/yabgtjf @playactivities
WW: Oh the fun we had! | Play-Activities.com Says:
February 17th, 2010 at 12:57 am
[...] forget to enter the book contest. Click here to go there now- Running Monday 15th February to Sunday 21st February [...]
Mama Koala Says:
February 17th, 2010 at 4:23 pm
I need to read the title suggestions your readers leave–I haven’t read much lately! However, we are starting solids with my baby and I love Anna Karmel’s book Top 100 Baby Purees.
Melissa Taylor Says:
February 19th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
I love this book – but don’t own it so I hope I win.

I just tweeted for an extra entry.

One of the best books I’ve ever read and highly recommend is The Hidden Gifts of the Introverted Child by Marti Olsen Laney opened my eyes to better understand my daughter. It’s excellent and I refer back to it often! I wish there were more books on introverts.

Thanks, great giveaway!

Melissa
My first post…… | Play-Activities.com Says:
February 19th, 2010 at 12:49 pm
[...] forget to enter the book contest. Click here to go there now- Running Monday 15th February to Sunday 21st February 2010. My first post on Play [...]
ImaginationSoup Says:
February 19th, 2010 at 6:24 pm
@playactivities That is one of my all time favorite books – I reference it all the time!!
Lisa R Says:
February 20th, 2010 at 10:52 pm
Dr. Spock’s Baby and Child Care

sibabe64 at ptd dot net
Larry H. (cakeblast) Says:
February 21st, 2010 at 10:01 pm
The best parenting book I have ever read is “To Train Up A Child” By Michael and Debi Pearl.
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Larry H. (cakeblast) Says:
February 21st, 2010 at 10:03 pm
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playactivities (Melitsa Avila) Says:
February 22nd, 2010 at 5:51 am
Last few hours of book contest Einstein never used flashcards contest http://bit.ly/d8ofSO #ece

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