Optimistic Outcomes

ISBN# 0-9789505-0-X
Optimistic Outcomes
Publication Date: 2007

Maureen McKay

$40.00

sku# SP24

Elementary Edition 1.0
Spiral Bound with CD-ROM
276 Pages

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About the Author

Maureen McKay loves kids and wants them to reach their potential. She believes that the more tools parents have; the more effective they will be. Maureen’s mission is to share powerfully simple strategies for raising children who are happy, healthy, and capable of becoming independent adults.

Maureen’s background in Family and Consumer Sciences along with her experiences as the mother of a child with ADHD, tutor, and educational assistant give her a unique parenting perspective. She focuses on the important job of raising successful, well-balanced kids. All children learn differently. Maureen offers strategies to maximize a child’s strengths—giving them an advantage in school and for life. After five years of research and collaboration with educators and parents, Optimistic Outcomes is a valuable tool for anyone who spends time with children.

Summary

Optimistic Outcomes is a two-time national award-winning book. It provides an abundance of simple strategies that build resilience and equip children to become happy, healthy, independent adults. Kids can have an advantage in life by learning to maximize strengths and work through difficulties as children. Resilient kids, who learn to overcome the obstacles associated with ADHD or other learning differences, are able to contribute to the world in wonderful ways—the most optimistic outcome of all.

The best strategies are simple ones that can be used right away. Written from a parent’s perspective, this resource introduces 240 condensed strategies and 181 printable tools to help kids work smarter—not harder. The cookbook-style format offers ideas without a lot of reading. Just scan the topics, pick a strategy, follow a one-page action-plan, repeat as needed…It’s that simple.

Features of this Unique Book/CD-Rom:

Graphic design conveys calm, positive, solution-oriented information
One-page action plans deliver information without a lot of reading
Stand-up design with flip pages for easy, hands-free use
Tabs arrange strategies like a cookbook—find a recipe for success without reading the whole book
Icons pinpoint ideas that tap into strengths of visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners
Variety provides novelty for kids (and adults) who are easily bored
A holistic approach supplies valuable ideas for home, school, and life
Thought provoking, witty content created by real parents of resilient kids

Reviews

Optimistic Outcomes is a treasure trove of practical and clear strategies parents and caregivers can pick up and start using today. It’s a great resource for anyone who wants to help children reach their potential.
David Walsh, Ph.D. Founder, National Institute on Media and Family

Maureen McKay has created an essential resource guide for parents and educators. The creative strategy format and accompanying CD-ROM provide a wealth of resources. This is a book that I will recommend to all of the families I work with.
Sam Goldstein, Ph.D. Clinical Neuropsychologist- Neurology, Learning, and Behavior Center, Salt Lake City

I loved Optimistic Outcomes—I’ve never seen anything like it. It’s amazing! It’s so easy to read, practical, comprehensive, and useful. This type of information is so needed. I will recommend it to everyone.
Nancy Ratey, Ed.M. American Board of Disability Analysts, Master Certified Coach, Past President of ADDA

A wonderful resource for parents on a wide range of important topic areas. It's filled with great tips, and designed in a handy, reader-friendly format.
Sandra Rief, M.A. Educational Consultant, Author of How to Reach and Teach Children with ADD/ADHD

Awards

Silver Medal Winner Best Parenting Book —2007 Independent Publisher “IPPY” Awards

Award Winning Finalist Best Parenting Book—USA Book News 2007