"This book gives you an advantage my parents never had. I know at least a dozen parents whose kids were helped by going to the Strong Learning Centers run by Linda and Al."Al Roker, Co-host of NBC's Today Show This easy-to-read guide will help parents help their children succeed in all stages of their educations. The Silberts work with parents to help figure out and address the root of a child's problems in school, instead of just treating the symptom: the bad grades. The book provides examples and techniques, and contains many real-life anecdotes about the students and parents the Silberts have worked with. The chapters are organized using S+T+R+O+N+G, an acronym that stands for Self-esteem + Trust + Responsibility + Options + Needs + Goals, the six interconnected areas central to the development of emotionally, socially, and intellectually strong kids. Ultimately, this groundbreaking book will enable parents to put their children on the road to mastery and achievement