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Independent Publisher Book Awards
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What Every Parent Wants and Every Child Needs.
I loved your book— 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, and author
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 formatSandra Rief
Educational consultant, and author of How to Reach & Teach Children with ADD/ADHD
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), nationally certified school psychologist, member of the University of Utah faculty and Primary Children’s Medical Center, and prolific author.
What a favor Maureen McKay has done for parents. 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 the Family and best-selling author of parenting books.
I really love this book. I think it would be a great book for all parents and teachers, not just those with children who struggle.Mother, Ed.D., School Administrator
Every family should have one...and every child should have parents concerned enough to use all the great ideas.Mother, elementary school teacher
Congratulations on your award. It is a very well-done book and I’ll use the ideas in my classroom. I’m glad you are getting recognition.Mother, fourth grade teacher
The book is designed to help parents work collaboratively with their children. It reflects a positive way of parenting that McKay is able to easily communicate to other parents. McKay's creative tips have helped many frustrated families.Becky Lawyer, M.A.
Former ADHD/LD Services Manager-LDA MN
This book is a must have for any parent of an elementary age child. The format of the book is extremely easy to use and with the abundance of different tools you will not run out of different ideas to try. Children with all different learning styles can benefit from this book. My child is a great student already, but the tools and tricks in this book have capitalized on her strengths and addressed her challenges in a positive and fun way. Buy this book and keep it on your kitchen counter because you and your child will want to access it often!Kris
Mother, preschool teacher
At last, a book that puts it all together! I have a daughter with Asperger’s Syndrome with ADHD. I’ve been trying for years to gather tips from here and there to help with her study needs. It’s so nice to have a complete, easily accessible resource! We’re already experiencing less stressful homework/school sessions, which benefit our entire family!Mary
Mother, author, journalist
As the name implies, Optimistic Outcomes is a positive, practical approach to helping my daughter succeed in this very competitive, demanding culture. This book addresses solutions for the day to day real issues of learning. I can quickly find several creative solutions to help my daughter stay on the track to learning. And I also use it to trouble shoot areas of concern for tomorrow. This is one resource that doesn't sit unused on my shelf.Lee
Mother, licensed educator
It was a pleasure, listening to you speak at our event. I have added you to our speaker list and will encourage PTO/PTA groups to consider you as a speaker in the future. Thanks for your support and work.Parent Education Coordinator
Your talk was wonderful! I heard many positive things from other parents. You created a talk exactly like I had in mind for our changing school community, it was really great.PTO Chair
You were an excellent facilitator. I hope to see you again.Parent Attendee
Optimistic Outcomes is a flip-style book you can leave on your desk to inspire you on a daily basis. Maureen McKay has found a way to organize ideas in a unique way so busy parents can find ideas fast...Teachers, caregivers and parents will enjoy this book as it has many ideas teachers can use in the classroom and parents can use while helping children excel when doing their homework.Rebecca Johnson
Amazon.com Top-Ten Reviewer
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I was impressed with how clear, concise and easy to understand [your book] was. I thought it would be excellent for parents who wanted hands on approach to how to help their children both in the home and while at school.Susan
…I particularly appreciated the encouragement for parents to partner with their child’s teacher, keeping it positive and not adversarial. This sets the stage for future success no matter what age or grade level a child may be at.
…Many of the organizational suggestions would be advantageous and beneficial to any student.
…For some, this might be the first step in seeking an assessment or help for their child. I would suggest this material to parents… as an excellent first source of information.
LD Instruction Specialist
This book is a great example of something that really broke the rules as far as the format and the presentation, and we loved it for that reason. It recognizes that people learn in different ways and that maybe the straight book format is not the best for everybody.Jim Barnes
Independent Publisher Online managing editor and awards director
USA Book News is proud to award Optimistic Outcomes: What Every Parent Wants and Every Child Needs as an Award-Winning Finalist in the Parenting/Family: Resource category.Jeffrey Keen
President/CEO USABookNews.com