In ABCs of Raising Smarter Kids, award-winning author and gifted education expert Dr. Joanne Foster reveals ways to help kids thrive. Moving from A to Z, she offers helpful information on child development, and shares hundreds of current resources and practical suggestions. Each letter/chapter features a different thematic focus such as Education, Health and Happiness, Motivation, and Productivity. Beautifully illustrated by Christine Thammavongsa, ABCs is a comprehensive, reader-friendly, and unique parenting book.

Dr. Joanne Foster has a Master's degree in special education and adaptive instruction, and a Doctoral degree in human development and applied psychology (both from the University of Toronto). She is a multiple award-winning author of five books, and she has been a consultant, educator, teacher trainer, advocate, and presenter in the gifted education arena for over 30 years. Her experience and credentials provide her with a broad network of readers, and she understands-and thoughtfully responds to-parents' concerns, and the kinds of challenges that children and teens confront. Dr. Foster is not only an expert in child development with many published works, she also has extensive knowledge of reliable resources across disciplines connected to educational psychology. People seeking guidance appreciate mastery from those who offer it. Dr. Foster is a highly skilled, caring, and accomplished professional who provides relevant information and excellent advice throughout ABCs of Raising Smarter Kids, and all of her other publications. You can find out more about her work at www.joannefoster.ca