2. Leading clinical psychologist Andrew Fuller says that children are born
bright and curious, and with a greater capacity and inner genius than
we realise. Every child has an innate sense of inquisitiveness, creativity
and lateral thinking – all the elements needed for genius.
He shows that by encouraging their child’s own natural curiosity,
parents can help develop the skills and experiences that allow genius
to emerge. He encourages parents, grandchildren and carers to
recognise the qualities in their child that predict genius – creativity,
motivation, determination, imagination and the willingness to keep
going despite making mistakes. In this way parents can be their child’s
most important teacher.
‘I have experienced this fabulous work with Andrew and thousands of our children
– you too can live it with him and your child through these wonderfully informed
pages.’ - Paul Wood, Assistant Regional Director, Queensland Department of
Education, Training and Employment
‘A marvellous resource for parents to help their children to think, to be curious, to
learn to practice and to enjoy the art of learning … No the answer is NOT home-
work, more after school tutoring, blaming the school. Yes the answer is thinking,
talking and listening, and delightfully making mistakes together …. Andrew Fuller
has created a winner.’ - John Hattie, Professor of Education and Director of the
Melbourne Education Research Institute at the University of Melbourne
‘Unlocking Your Child’s Genius charts the way forward for parents … Andrew sug-
gests here a “letting go of the reins”, promoting the joy of change and exploration
and the thrill of the new, of freedom of expression and of unlocking genius. Be
bold as parents. Change is a constant in the life of your child and those children
who embrace change will thrive and be free to play creatively. By accepting this
proactively as parents you will unlock your child’s genius.’ - John Hendry, Geelong
Grammar School, Victoria
Contact Andrew Fuller: www.andrewfuller.com.au
Buy the book: http://finch.com.au/books/unlocking-your-childs-genius
Available in paperback and ebook in-store and online from good bookshops