CJ Simister

How do you teach your children qualities such as perseverance, a lateral approach to solving problems, risk assessment and the determination to persist beyond failure?

CJ Simister provides easy and entertaining ways to develop these qualities in THE BRIGHT STUFF: PLAYFUL WAYS TO NURTURE YOUR CHILD'S EXTRAORDINARY MIND (Pearson, 2009).  Simister's techniques are ideal for keeping children amused in spare moments — over a meal, in the car, or when stuck in a supermarket queue  — while at the same time fostering their investigative spirit, encouraging initiative, teaching them to discern sense from nonsense and demonstrating that failure can be a useful springboard for the next action — all qualities that make people successful in life. A wonderfully positive and inspiring book that will get parents practising these positive habits too! 

CJ is a busy public speaker and was awarded 'Inspiring Person of 2011' by the National Association of Gifted Children. Her book has been translated into 7 languages.

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'If my parents had had this goldmine of a book, I'd be a brighter and happier person. Buy it, read it, and sprinkle your child's life with its wisdom' Professor Guy Claxton, University of Winchester

'A really excellent resource for parents looking for imaginative ways to illuminate young minds. Lots of simple, easy things to do with your kids in one handy package. I will be using it with my own children." Dr Stephen Law, Editor of the Royal Institute of Philosophy's journal: THINK

'Many of those I most admire have few formal qualifications, but do exhibit all the qualities that are the focus of C. J. Simister’s book.  As a parent and a risk-taker, I applaud her work.' Luke Johnson, Chairman of Channel 4 and the RSA