A Must Read for Parents
July 15, 2009 by Parent Tips · Leave a Comment
Stuck in the Middle Shared Stories And Tips For Caregiving Your Elderly Parents
April 28, 2009 by Parent Tips · Leave a Comment
Stuck in the Middle Shared Stories And Tips For Caregiving Your Elderly Parents
For more than 75 million people in the United States providing care for an aging parent, Barbara McVicker has released Stuck in the Middle. In her book, McVicker provides real-life short stories by caregivers and a practical guide with tip lists.Like many adult children, McVicker felt “stuck in the middle” of the needs of her children, her aging parents, and her career. As the responsibilities became too overwhelming, she quit her job as a development director for a non-profit agency, eventually devoting 10 years to caregiving her parents.During those years, Barbara searched for a primer on caregiving elderly parents to help guide her through the maze of emotion and information. Because every aspect of taking care of her parents involved reacting to crisis after crisis, she longed for both a support group and information crucial to her role as a caregiver. McVicker has now written that primer.Having interviewed hundreds of caregivers and healthcare professionals, McVicker has compiled information that is essential for all caregivers. Her work also serves as a “support group in a book”, so adult children caregivers do not feel so alone and isolated. The book contains chapters on the Rewards of Caregiving, Grief, Must Have Documents, Effective Ways to Communicate, Universal Conflicts when Caregiving, and much more.Stuck in the Middle has been recognized by the media, the National Hospice Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, medical school researchers, and seminary professors.For more information, please visit www.BarbaraMcVicker.com
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars OLD, YOUNG AND IN THE MIDDLE SHOULD READ & PONDER
Many of “Stuck in the Middle’s” range of true stories reflect my own family’s physical, emotional, financial and spiritual journey caring for our parents. I’m glad my mom honored and personally cared for my paralyzed dad for 13 years. And I’m glad my siblings and I helped Mom remain at home despite debilitating strokes requiring round-the-clock nursing for several years until her death. But the cost, especially on two sets of siblings and their families was huge. We could have used this book to help us all “count the cost” and better conserve our own health and finances while supporting Mom. I am not a natural planner; but “Stuck” prods me to begin to research and lay out a plan for my own future, and to honestly engage my children in this. - So my copy of the book will be highlighted and dog-eared! I now work in a home health company involved in Person Centered Care, and I intend to refer others to “Stuck in the Middle.”
5 Stars Stick in the Middle
Thoroughly enjoyed the book. Found it extremely helpful in understanding and handling myself as a caregiver. Best book I have read in a long time.
5 Stars Excellent Book!
This book was an excellent resource. I loved the suggestions and guidelines at the end of each chapter. I would highly reccomend it to anyone with aging parents.
5 Stars Highly recommended for community library health and memoir shelves alike
In the middle - many baby boomers find themselves caring for three generations- their own children, themselves, and their aging elderly parents. “Stuck in the Middle: Shared Stories and Tips for Caregiving Your Elderly Parents” is a compilation of stories of baby boomer parents dealing with all three of the generations under their one roof. Brilliantly written and compiled heartwarming tales that will touch readers who can relate with these problems and stories. Also contains numerous and invaluable tips on caring for ones elderly parents to make ones relations with them as smooth as possible. “Stuck in the Middle: Shared Stories and Tips for Caregiving Your Elderly Parents” is highly recommended for community library health and memoir shelves alike.
5 Stars Stuck in the Middle
Stuck in the Middle: Shared Stories And Tips For Caregiving Your Elderly Parents The stories in “Stuck in the Middle” ring true and give me hope. At my stage in life, my greatest concern is becoming a burden on my daughters. Thank you for your great list of DOs and DON’Ts for those of us who will soon be receiving care.
This book was so meaningful to me that I gave a copy to a dear friend who has been trying to “hold it together” while caring for her 98 year-old mother. In her “Thank You” note she wrote, “I have read “Stuck in the Middle” and, whaddaya know, there are others out there just like me - some are much worse off - I feel fortunate. I appreciate so much your thinking of me with the book - it is comforting to read how others have coped and get the little hints and tidbits that they offer.”
Homeschooling with TLC in the Elementary Grades A Practical Guide with Fun and Effective Teaching Tips
April 28, 2009 by Parent Tips · Leave a Comment
After being a schoolteacher for over six years and a homeschool mom for almost eleven years, I pretty much thought I had the education thing down pat. I’ve read about, heard about, seen, or tried many, many different kinds of curriculum and resources. And I’ve read countless how-to-books on the subject of home education over the years. So what more was there for this veteran homeschool mom of six to discover? The answer to that somewhat silly question arrived in my mailbox packaged in a small envelope. But that little package contained big ideas in the form of the book, Homeschooling with With TLC in the Elementary Grades, by Tamara L. Chilver. Tamara has had years of experience as an elementary teacher, curriculum coordinator, homeschool evaluator, private tutor, and of course, a homeschool mom. She is also the author of Tutoring Your Elementary Child With TLC and founder of Teaching With TLC Ministries. Homeschooling With TLC in the Elementary Grades is a practical, concise guide in an easy-to-read format that is chockfull of ideas, advice, resources, suggestions for scheduling, tips, and techniques that are sure to help new homeschooling parents down the path into the (sometimes seemingly overwhelming) world of home education. But Tamara has also included activities and creative teaching strategies that will inspire and re-motivate even those who’ve been homeschooling for years. Many of the ideas presented in the book would be ideal to supplement any chosen curriculum. So be sure to check out this book for learning the basics…or for just putting a little more fun, creativity, and sparkle into your homeschool days! –Amy O’ Quinn- The Old Schoolhouse
As a homeschooling mom of two, I was thrilled to read this book. I am always looking for fresh ways to add life to our homeschooling day. There’s only so much bookwork they can do before their eyes glaze over and they slip into a coma of boredom. Homeschooling with TLC in the Elementary Grades is designed to remove some of the mystery from homeschooling while giving parents the tools to make homeschooling educational and meaningful. This book has already become dog-eared on my shelf because of the practical tips that I can apply easily. It’s like sitting down and talking with someone who’s a little further down the journey and building my own ideas from her experience. And best of all, it’s a fun, easy read with fantastic cartoons about homeschooling sprinkled throughout. –Cara Putnam- Mary Pride’s Practical Homeschooling
Here is an excellent book for those needing some practical advice on choosing curriculum and enhancing lesson plans. Tamara Chilver will cheer you with her enthusiasm and inspire you with her useful teaching suggestions. She has loaded this book with lots of information. This is not just a how to get started book - she has drawn upon her years as both a public elementary teacher and home educator and poured out her knowledge on how to teach your children effectively. This book is fresh, fun to read, and will provide you with a heap of “golden” teaching nuggets for the elementary grades. You’ll find recommended websites and curriculum titles, and an appendix that includes a list of all the Newberry and Caldecott Medal winners. The author’s friendly tone and no-nonsense approach made this guide easy to read and even more realistic to implement. She is not overly wordy nor does she saturate you with too much information - this paperback at just over 100 pages by no means ever felt thin. If you are in anyway frustrated with how things are going in your homeschool, don’t pull your hair out - get this book. I mentor a lot of newbies in my homeschool circle, and you can bet I’m going to be recommending this resource to them. –Kathy Davis- Homeschoolbuzz.com
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Homeschooling with TLC in the Elementary Grades
I absolutely love this book. As a 1st year homeschooler this book has been invaluable to me. The book is an easy read and full of great tips from Tamara. I am really looking forward to applying all I’ve learned from this book into our second year! Thanks Tamara !!!
5 Stars Big Things in Small Package
This is a Christian based small book of 109 pages with nine chapters. The first two chapters are all about your child and choosing curriculum. She then jumps right into Reading Methods and Writing Strategies followed by Social Studies and Science. Chapters 7 and 8 are about support and encouragement as you homeschool after which she deals with the extras such as music, foreign language, art, etc. in short snippets. Finally, the appendix is filled with a list of Newberry and Caldecott medal winning literature. I found the book quite informative and chock full of resources, ideas, strategies and methods for homeschooling. It is well written, easy to read and the cartoons throughout are good for a chuckle. I’m glad I bought it.
5 Stars Creative Ideas Galore!
Whether you are just starting out or you have been teaching your children for a while this is a great book full of ideas and easy to implement strategies for making learning more fun for your children.
5 Stars My Favorite Homeschooling Book!!!
I literally read and studied every book on homeschooling at my local library! Homeschooling with TLC is my absolute favorite! It is a one-of-a-kind treasure trove of how-to in a to-the-point format by a real professional teacher and homeschool mother. This un-intimidating read is moving, truthful, inspiring, motivational, and simply a must-read and must-own. Homeschooling with TLC is the ONLY how-to-teach namely how-to-homeschool book written for average people seeking to make lesson time inspired, effective and FUN for their children.
The seasoned and long sought-after author, Tamara L. Chilver taught in the public school system for years and has homeschooled her own three children even longer! Finally published, Mrs. T.L.Chilver Gifts us all with her ability to teach us how-to-teach our children and make it a Blast! This handy, well organized gem compiles tons of tips, games and ideas. It is a succinct listing of what works and how to make it happen in your own home! Check out her website and sign up for her monthly newsletter at [...] She’s my homeschool hero and mentor and more importantly my children’s …they can’t get enough of her ideas! She will be yours too…Read it to believe it!
Finding the path to homeschooling with a bonafide expert holding your hand takes all of the trepidation and fears away. While staying on course to a stimulating and thrilling homeschool experience for the whole family is made easy in these few pages! No longer must homeschool teachers prepare boring tedious lessons and children be plagued by chapters of activity books. No longer must we read thick, heavy, wordy texts by inept authors on the subject nearest and dearest to our hearts and calling. It’s simply Awesome to have the benefit of a “real” teacher giving encouragement and practical tips on the matter of superiorly educating our children at home.
You’ll want to share Homeschooling with TLC with everyone. My copy has had to be replaced tens of times so I advise you to buy several copies now to share with all of your homeschooling friends, relatives, homeschooling groups and to anyone you know who is considering homeschooling. Share the Good news for the Children’s sake!!!!
5 Stars couldn’t homeschool with out it!
Homeschooling can become a list of chores for you and your children. This book has helped me put fun into our learning. Not only did this book help me use games and more hands on manipulables but I have been encouraged. Homeschooling can and should be enjoyable. This book is a great resource, it’s a compact guide to cirriculum, it gives creative ideas, and it’s a home educator’s pick me up! Thank you for writing this book!
Tutoring Your Elementary Child with TLC A Practical Guide with Fun and Effective Teaching Tips for Parents
April 28, 2009 by Parent Tips · Leave a Comment
As an elementary teacher, a private tutor, and a former director of a tutoring center, I have seen a great need for practical advice and hands-on information for parents. Tutoring Your Elementary Child with TLC fills this void by giving parents all the benefits of an education degree and years of teaching experience in a short and concise format. Finally, parents can have the confidence they need to successfully help their children excel in education! –Jami P.- elementary teacher, private tutor & parent
Having taught in elementary school for several years, parents often ask me how they can help their children at home. Tutoring Your Elementary Child with TLC provides parents with an endless bag of tricks for assisting their children in all subject areas. No matter how your child learns, this book is filled with creative ideas on how to motivate him and help him succeed. This book is a parent’s best friend! –Stacy C.- elementary teacher & parent
Wow! What a great book! I am a mother of two children with no teaching background. I find Tutoring Your Elementary Child with TLC very informative with great ideas of how to help my son who has struggled with a few areas in school. This valuable resource will help many other parents like me who do not have a clue of how to help their own children in elementary school. I am so excited that I have already begun using some of these ideas with both of my children. Thank you! –Kim W.- parent
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Enhance and broaden your child’s horizons with this great book—it’s a must-own for every parent!
Tutoring with TLC is the ONLY book geared toward average parents seeking to “tutor” and make lesson time inspired, effective and FUN for their children. This just published and un-intimidating read is moving, truthful, inspiring, motivational, and simply a must-read and must-own. Tutoring with TLC is a one-of-a-kind treasure trove of how-to in a to-the-point format by a real professional teacher.
The seasoned and long sought-after author, Tamara L. Chilver taught in the public school system for years, tutored professionally, and has homeschooled her own three children even longer! Finally published, Mrs. T.L.Chilver Gifts us all with her ability to teach us how-to-tutor our children and make it a Blast! This handy, well organized gem compiles tons of tips, games and fresh ideas. It is a succinct listing of what works and how to make it happen in your own home! Check out her website and sign up for her monthly newsletter at TeachingWithTLC.com She’s my teaching hero and mentor and more importantly my children’s …they can’t get enough of her ideas! She will be yours too…Read it to believe it!
Enhancing and broadening a child’s horizons with a bonafide expert holding your hand takes all of the trepidation and fears away. T.L.Chilver gives inspirational, stimulating and thrilling learning ideas while keeping it easy and practical and it’s all crunched into just over 100 pages! This incredible book shares tutoring tips, insights, and techniques. No longer must parents flounder and fall prey to the humdrum trap of profit driven “learning centers” and children be plagued by chapters of activity books. No longer must we be told that someone else is more qualified or can tutor our child better than we can. It’s simply Awesome to have the benefit of a “real” teacher giving encouragement and practical tips on the matter of superiorly supplementing our children’s education at home.
You’ll want to share Tutoring with TLC with everyone. My copy has had to be replaced tens of times so I advise you to buy several copies now to share with all of your friends, relatives, child’s classmates and teachers. Share the Good news for the Children’s sake!!!!
5 Stars Help for the Weary Working Parent
After questioning teachers, tutors and others for ideas on helping me with my child I have finally found a resource that is useful, to the point and actually helpful! I would recommend teachers give this to every parent who needs better strategies for working with their kids. It will certainly help the kids excell and feel better about themselves and learning.
