Review: Questions = Curiosity = Smart kids
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 17, 2013
What I love about this book is all the questions in it. And asking questions is amazingly helpful for kids and their parents.When my son was little, he was very curious, like most kids. He was always asking questions upon questions. Trying to be a good mom, I did my best to keep up with his questions but just couldn't. I was exhausted from the mental effort it took to constantly come up with answers to all kinds of random stuff he asked. Writing my dissertation felt like leisure time then.I kept thinking about ways to NOT stifle his curiosity while maintaining some of my sanity. Finally, I figured out that the best form of defense is attack, and I started asking HIM questions. There. Let him think. And that's exactly what Peter Collier does in his WHAT WAS THAT? book. What a great approach! Give the parents a break and let the kids think!I didn't have this book then, but the method of asking my young son questions worked well. So, instead of fielding his endless questions at bedtime, you know what I heard?"Mom, I'm tired. I need to sleep. Let's ask more questions tomorrow." (Insert happy dance here)All parents of young children will know exactly how I felt. Great book! Great questions! Make the kids think, maintain their curiosity and help them grow up smart without driving their parents insane :).Highly recommended.