Virgie M. Binford—Climbing the Success Ladder: The Ten Commandments of Effective Parent Education Performances • 1-57736-362-0 • $11.00 • 112 pages • softcover • 6 x 9 • Imprint: PHP
In a culture that often sends children negative messages and lowers self-esteem, it’s more important than ever that parents help their children succeed. Education expert Virgie M. Binford offers ten directives that those in parental roles can—and must—do to ensure that their children are healthy, hopeful, and on the ladder of success. Presenting commandments such as “have a positive and trusting mental attitude;” “give sincere, honest praise lavishly;” and “have high expectations in a partnership of teaching and learning;” Binford shares simple, yet powerful tools that anyone can use to be a more effective parent.
VIRGIE M. BINFORD is an educational consultant, motivational speaker, and workshop facilitator. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in elementary education, and received her doctorate from Virginia Tech. A former teacher, early childhood and elementary education program director, and college professor, Dr. Binford serves as adjunct faculty member at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College in Richmond, Virginia. Avenues of Success,Self-Esteem Enhancers, Character Education, and Are You Famous? I Want to Be Just Like You! are among her books published by Providence House Publishers.