Sue Palmer: 11 books
Upstart
The case for raising the school starting age and providing what the under-sevens really need
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2016
Why does Britain and its former colonies send children to school as young as four and five, when in eighty-eight per cent of the world the starting age is six or seven? Sue Palmer, author of bestselling Toxic Childhood, uncovers the truth: it's not because of what's best for children, but historical...
21st Century Girls
How Female Minds Develop, How to Raise Bright, Balanced Girls
Language: English
Release Date: March 7, 2013
An absolute must-have parenting guide to raising girls in the 21st century.
'There can be no keener revelation of a country's soul than the way it treats its children.' Nelson Mandela
Childhood, as a stage in human development, has been steadily eroded. Children today are introduced...
Understanding Horse Performance
Brain, Pain or Training?
Language: English
Release Date: November 30, 2016
Whatever level you ride at, the inability to solve a ridden, groundwork or behavioural problem causes frustration and can leave you feeling powerless. Chartered veterinary physiotherapist Sue Palmer reveals how you can determine whether your horse's performance is affected by his behaviour (brain),...
Detoxing Childhood
What Parents Need To Know To Raise Happy, Successful Children
Language: English
Release Date: September 18, 2008
Sue Palmer's ground-breaking book TOXIC CHILDHOOD generated national debate. Now, in this important follow-up book, she provides an essential guide on how to bring up children in a way that avoids the problems of a toxic world.
Includes practical, easy-to-follow advice on:
Food
Play
Sleep
Language
Childcare...
Toxic Childhood
How The Modern World Is Damaging Our Children And What We Can Do About It
Language: English
Release Date: March 25, 2010
One in six children in the developed world is diagnosed as having 'developmental or behavioural problems' - this book explains why and shows what can be done about it.
Children throughout the developed world are suffering: instances of obesity, dyslexia, ADHD, bad behaviour and so on are all...
by Sue Palmer
Language: English
Release Date: September 13, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: September 13, 2010
Now in a new format Speaking Frames: How to Teaching Talk for Writing: Ages 8-10 brings together material from Sue Palmer’s popular Speaking Frames books for years 3 and 4. Providing an innovative and effective answer to the problem of teaching speaking and listening, this book offers a range of...
Toxic Childhood
How The Modern World Is Damaging Our Children And What We Can Do About It
Language: English
Release Date: February 12, 2015
One in six children in the developed world is diagnosed as having 'developmental or behavioural problems' - this book explains why and shows what can be done about it.
Children throughout the developed world are suffering: instances of obesity, dyslexia, ADHD, bad behaviour and so on are all...
by Sue Palmer
Language: English
Release Date: September 13, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: September 13, 2010
Now revised and expanded Speaking Frames: How to Teaching Talk for Writing: Ages 10-14 brings together material from Sue Palmer’s popular Speaking Frames books with additional material covering the primary/secondary transition. Providing an innovative and effective answer to the problem of teaching...
Horse Massage for Horse Owners
Improve Your Horse's Health and Wellbeing
Language: English
Release Date: May 31, 2017
This book is a must for anyone who would like to improve the health, wellbeing or performance of their horse. Practical, educational and easy to follow, the author shares with you the knowledge and skills you need to massage your own horse. Learn about equine anatomy, massage techniques, and how to...
by Sue Palmer
Language: English
Release Date: September 13, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: September 13, 2010
Now in an updated second edition How to Teach Writing Across the Curriculum: Ages 6-8 provides a range of practical suggestions for teaching non-fiction writing skills and linking them to children’s learning across the entire curriculum. Providing a number of suggestions for teachers and putting...
by Sue Palmer
Language: English
Release Date: September 13, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: September 13, 2010
Now in an updated second edition How to Teach Writing Across the Curriculum: Ages 8-14 provides a range of practical suggestions for teaching non-fiction writing skills and linking them to children’s learning across the curriculum. Emphasising creative approaches to teaching children’s writing...