Rick Ackerly has over 40 years of experience working with students, teachers, and parents as a principal, father, and consultant. The stories and advice in his first book THE GENIUS IN CHILDREN reveal a rare wisdom about children and the process of education. The value of this experience to hundreds of children, parents, and teachers derives from the depth of his perception and the subtlety of his understanding. He offers perspective and guidance on a wide range of challenges faced by parents of today's school-age children: First Day of School Self-confidence Discipline Boundary-Setting Building Character Integrity Taking Responsibility Facing Challenges Separating from Parents Getting into Trouble Handling Disappointment Friendship Bullying Peer Pressure Harassment Reading Testing Homework Academic Achievement Failure and Success Dyslexia and ADHD. The GENIUS IN CHILDREN is a must-read for parents who want to discover how to bring out the best in their children.