Adult Services

Back to School

Summer vacation is over and Lake Forest students have returned to school. Even if some things have remained the same, change is in the air … new schools, new classes and new extra-curricular activities. And if your children are older you may be helping them begin the college application process or sending them off to college.

So as you return to the school-year routines check out these new library materials on education and parenting:

Acceptance by David L. Marcus –Follows a “legendary” college counselor as he helps high school seniors chose colleges by focusing on self-discovery rather than test scores and grades. 378.161 MAR

College Admission Simplified – A DVD with suggestions on navigating the college admissions process. DVD 378.1 COL

Different Learners: Identifying, Preventing and Treating Your Child’s Learning Problems by Jane M. Healy – A comprehensive, practical guide to children’s learning problems. 371.9 HEA

Raising Happiness: 10 Simple Steps for More Joyful Kids and Happier Parents by Christine Carter - Offers thoughtful approaches and practical tips on raising grateful, playful, and mindful children. 649.7 CAR

That Crumpled Paper Was Due Last Week: Helping Disorganized and Distracted Boys Succeed in School and Life by Ana Homayoun – A top academic counselor claims that most boys need to be taught how to get organized and study. 649.132 HOM

Why Good Kids Act Cruel: the Hidden Truth About the Preteen Years by Carl Pickhardt – Offers suggestions on how to help your child during the early adolescence years. 302.3 PIC

And don't forget about our on-line resources. Check out LearningExpress Library and Live Homework Help under the database section of our web page.