
The Golden Recipe for Parenting: Turning Dreams into Reality
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Book Introduction
“Praise and patience make children dream!”
This book is a 20-year educational journey of an ordinary mother and her two children, and a record of the entire process of growing into a self-directed learner.
The author believes that the most important thing in raising children is self-esteem and self-directedness, and has practiced parenting by respecting, praising, and waiting for the child's pace.
As a result, both children excelled at gifted schools and achieved acceptance into Seoul National University, KAIST, Cambridge University, and Princeton, each walking on their own path to their dreams.
This book's hallmark is its "combination of warm storytelling and practical tips."
Beyond simply gaining educational information, readers can vividly experience the process by which a family made their child's dream a reality.
This book warmly captures every moment of the child's life, from the time he learned to pick up a spoon on his own to his teenage years when he was absorbed in physics research and international scientific conferences.
Self-esteem education, which began with breastfeeding, baby food, finger play, and praise stickers, led to cognitive development through reading and play, and reading and study habits became the foundation of self-directed learning.
It is full of practical methods that parents can immediately apply, especially at home.
This book is not a story about results-oriented education.
It conveys the message that what you teach is more important than what attitude you observe with.
Not being impatient, not interfering, respecting the child's choices, and supporting them until the end.
It movingly shows that the parents' faith is the driving force behind a child's ability to forge his own path in life.
"The Golden Recipe for Child Education: Turning Dreams into Reality" is a warm and solid compass for parents anxious about private education, confused about their child's tendencies, and lost on the long journey from infancy to college entrance.
This is a book I highly recommend to anyone curious about the essence of education that fosters self-directed learning.
This book is a 20-year educational journey of an ordinary mother and her two children, and a record of the entire process of growing into a self-directed learner.
The author believes that the most important thing in raising children is self-esteem and self-directedness, and has practiced parenting by respecting, praising, and waiting for the child's pace.
As a result, both children excelled at gifted schools and achieved acceptance into Seoul National University, KAIST, Cambridge University, and Princeton, each walking on their own path to their dreams.
This book's hallmark is its "combination of warm storytelling and practical tips."
Beyond simply gaining educational information, readers can vividly experience the process by which a family made their child's dream a reality.
This book warmly captures every moment of the child's life, from the time he learned to pick up a spoon on his own to his teenage years when he was absorbed in physics research and international scientific conferences.
Self-esteem education, which began with breastfeeding, baby food, finger play, and praise stickers, led to cognitive development through reading and play, and reading and study habits became the foundation of self-directed learning.
It is full of practical methods that parents can immediately apply, especially at home.
This book is not a story about results-oriented education.
It conveys the message that what you teach is more important than what attitude you observe with.
Not being impatient, not interfering, respecting the child's choices, and supporting them until the end.
It movingly shows that the parents' faith is the driving force behind a child's ability to forge his own path in life.
"The Golden Recipe for Child Education: Turning Dreams into Reality" is a warm and solid compass for parents anxious about private education, confused about their child's tendencies, and lost on the long journey from infancy to college entrance.
This is a book I highly recommend to anyone curious about the essence of education that fosters self-directed learning.
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Prologue: A Parent's Heart: Waiting for Flowers to Bloom
Chapter 1: Infancy and Early Childhood
: Planted with love, nurtured with patience
1.
A smart table that develops physical strength and brain power
A table filled with sincerity, nurturing children's growth
Benefits of Good Eating Habits
2.
Language development through interest and anticipation
The power of language nurtured through books and play
The value of waiting and praise learned while learning Korean
3.
A growth playground that nurtures body and mind
The seeds of body, mind, and intelligence that grow through play
Developing creativity and confidence through fingertip play
Exciting physical activities with dad, happy memories that connect hearts
The core of early childhood learning is play and reading habits.
4.
The Power of Praise Parenting to Build Self-Esteem and Self-Efficacy
Self-esteem that strengthens the roots of a child's mind
Self-efficacy that drives children's challenges and achievements
Chapter 2 Elementary
: Self-directedness blossoming with autonomy and responsibility
1.
Self-initiative: The Key to a Child's Happy Independence
Praise Stickers, the Seeds of Self-Initiative
Golden Recipe Tip Childhood Praise Sticker Contents
The habit of writing down your daily plan
A variety of experiences that foster initiative and responsibility
Developing self-reliance in school life
Self-directed learning, the power of growth
Learn study methods that will help you develop the ability to study independently.
2.
Reading, the Power to Brighten a Child's Future
The best habits for children who find their own way are those created by books.
An environment where children become familiar with reading
A broad reading habit that forms a solid foundation for all learning
Flexible and creative thinking fostered through reading
Golden Recipe Tip: Fun Books to Read at Home During Elementary School
3.
The focus of learning mathematics is not on prior knowledge, but on developing 'capability'.
A Real Way to Make Math Interesting
Thorough, solid, in-depth learning focused on review
Concerns and choices about computational learning
Pre-learning: A child's preparation and intrinsic motivation are more important than timing.
Unleash your abilities through math
4.
Giving children wings called 'English'
Your first step to English, with fun English picture books.
Progress naturally by reading English books at different levels.
Should I send my child to an English kindergarten or not?
English education tailored to your child's personality and your own standards
The power and growth of English learning driven by interest and motivation
5.
A diverse range of experiences for balanced growth
The confidence and joy that artistic activities bring
Developing computer skills and future capabilities
A rich mind nurtured through travel and experiential learning
A historical tour that fueled my passion for historical knowledge
6.
Healthy body and mind
Physical activity, the foundation of a healthy life
Character education that fosters uprightness
7.
Unleashed from potential, interest and creativity
Children who discover their talents through immersion
The joy of learning sprouted through free activities
If you wait, the child will shine on his own.
Potential of different shapes and speeds
Chapter 3: Secondary School
: Design your dreams with your own strength
1.
The power of self-direction blossoming amidst the wanderings of middle school adolescence.
Puberty comes to everyone.
Puberty Comes to Our Children
Overcoming Puberty Wisely
2.
Journey toward your dreams: Going to a gifted school
Deepening immersion, finding your own dreams
My eldest child is taking flight in math and science.
My eldest child finds a new goal: a gifted school.
A younger child arrives at a gifted school on a different trajectory than her older sister.
3.
Efforts to develop one's talents: A record of the quest and passion for dreams.
Passion for dreams shines in everyday life
A record of exploration and growth that began with curiosity in my eldest child.
A young child grows by exploring everyday curiosity.
4.
A middle school life filled with passion: This is how the children grew.
A solid foundation for learning, a solid foundation for school life.
Introducing some of the contents of the Golden Recipe Tip Life Log.
Arts and physical education activities that I enjoyed participating in
Valuable volunteer activities that taught me consideration and reward
The school life of the eldest child, who shone with leadership and responsibility.
The school life of a young child who grew up with enthusiasm and sincerity
Golden Recipe Tip: A Children's Reading List That Will Foster Dreams and Expand Knowledge
Golden Recipe Tip: The Selection Process for Gifted Schools That Help Children Foster Their Dreams
Chapter 4 High School
: Explore your dreams and move forward into the world.
1.
Becoming a happy parent who supports your children's dreams
The seeds of dreams that blossomed in school life
A dream is the realization of inner motivation.
2.
Life at a gifted school that nurtures children's choices and dreams
3.
A journey of challenge and passion toward a dream
The door of dreams begins to open to the world
Self-directed study methods for children to achieve their dreams
A spirit of togetherness becomes the foundation for growth.
KSA's special opportunities and experiences that help children grow
Valuable achievements made with perseverance and patience
4.
The growth and challenges of an older child toward a bigger dream
A Singaporean exchange student's story: a time more precious than college entrance exams.
The older child's passion and challenge toward his dream
A warm activity experience that I remember from my older child
A difficult time for my eldest child, and an experience that made me stronger
The university my older child was aiming for in pursuit of his dreams
Golden Recipe Tip: Overseas Presidential Science Scholarships
5.
A record of a young child's journey toward his dreams and growth.
A place where dreams can grow freely: A young child's challenge toward an American university.
A touching gift from a young child, a heartfelt confession to his mother.
A special sharing experience that fostered a warm heart
A passionate passion for physics, the challenge of KYPT and IYPT
A special experience at RSI in the US and X-Lab in Germany during the summer of my third year of high school.
From Physics to Biophysics, a Little Boy Who Realized His Dreams
Dreaming of a society where we all live together, a special activity experience for young children
A young boy's story of pursuing his dream of entering an American university.
Golden Recipe Tip: Ivy League Financial Aid
6.
Children who make dreams come true
Epilogue: Parents who respect dreams, children who pursue their dreams.
My dream grew from the heart of an older child and the faith of a mother.
The Heart of a Little Child, the Courage to Believe in Myself Again
Special thanks to my daughters
Prologue: A Parent's Heart: Waiting for Flowers to Bloom
Chapter 1: Infancy and Early Childhood
: Planted with love, nurtured with patience
1.
A smart table that develops physical strength and brain power
A table filled with sincerity, nurturing children's growth
Benefits of Good Eating Habits
2.
Language development through interest and anticipation
The power of language nurtured through books and play
The value of waiting and praise learned while learning Korean
3.
A growth playground that nurtures body and mind
The seeds of body, mind, and intelligence that grow through play
Developing creativity and confidence through fingertip play
Exciting physical activities with dad, happy memories that connect hearts
The core of early childhood learning is play and reading habits.
4.
The Power of Praise Parenting to Build Self-Esteem and Self-Efficacy
Self-esteem that strengthens the roots of a child's mind
Self-efficacy that drives children's challenges and achievements
Chapter 2 Elementary
: Self-directedness blossoming with autonomy and responsibility
1.
Self-initiative: The Key to a Child's Happy Independence
Praise Stickers, the Seeds of Self-Initiative
Golden Recipe Tip Childhood Praise Sticker Contents
The habit of writing down your daily plan
A variety of experiences that foster initiative and responsibility
Developing self-reliance in school life
Self-directed learning, the power of growth
Learn study methods that will help you develop the ability to study independently.
2.
Reading, the Power to Brighten a Child's Future
The best habits for children who find their own way are those created by books.
An environment where children become familiar with reading
A broad reading habit that forms a solid foundation for all learning
Flexible and creative thinking fostered through reading
Golden Recipe Tip: Fun Books to Read at Home During Elementary School
3.
The focus of learning mathematics is not on prior knowledge, but on developing 'capability'.
A Real Way to Make Math Interesting
Thorough, solid, in-depth learning focused on review
Concerns and choices about computational learning
Pre-learning: A child's preparation and intrinsic motivation are more important than timing.
Unleash your abilities through math
4.
Giving children wings called 'English'
Your first step to English, with fun English picture books.
Progress naturally by reading English books at different levels.
Should I send my child to an English kindergarten or not?
English education tailored to your child's personality and your own standards
The power and growth of English learning driven by interest and motivation
5.
A diverse range of experiences for balanced growth
The confidence and joy that artistic activities bring
Developing computer skills and future capabilities
A rich mind nurtured through travel and experiential learning
A historical tour that fueled my passion for historical knowledge
6.
Healthy body and mind
Physical activity, the foundation of a healthy life
Character education that fosters uprightness
7.
Unleashed from potential, interest and creativity
Children who discover their talents through immersion
The joy of learning sprouted through free activities
If you wait, the child will shine on his own.
Potential of different shapes and speeds
Chapter 3: Secondary School
: Design your dreams with your own strength
1.
The power of self-direction blossoming amidst the wanderings of middle school adolescence.
Puberty comes to everyone.
Puberty Comes to Our Children
Overcoming Puberty Wisely
2.
Journey toward your dreams: Going to a gifted school
Deepening immersion, finding your own dreams
My eldest child is taking flight in math and science.
My eldest child finds a new goal: a gifted school.
A younger child arrives at a gifted school on a different trajectory than her older sister.
3.
Efforts to develop one's talents: A record of the quest and passion for dreams.
Passion for dreams shines in everyday life
A record of exploration and growth that began with curiosity in my eldest child.
A young child grows by exploring everyday curiosity.
4.
A middle school life filled with passion: This is how the children grew.
A solid foundation for learning, a solid foundation for school life.
Introducing some of the contents of the Golden Recipe Tip Life Log.
Arts and physical education activities that I enjoyed participating in
Valuable volunteer activities that taught me consideration and reward
The school life of the eldest child, who shone with leadership and responsibility.
The school life of a young child who grew up with enthusiasm and sincerity
Golden Recipe Tip: A Children's Reading List That Will Foster Dreams and Expand Knowledge
Golden Recipe Tip: The Selection Process for Gifted Schools That Help Children Foster Their Dreams
Chapter 4 High School
: Explore your dreams and move forward into the world.
1.
Becoming a happy parent who supports your children's dreams
The seeds of dreams that blossomed in school life
A dream is the realization of inner motivation.
2.
Life at a gifted school that nurtures children's choices and dreams
3.
A journey of challenge and passion toward a dream
The door of dreams begins to open to the world
Self-directed study methods for children to achieve their dreams
A spirit of togetherness becomes the foundation for growth.
KSA's special opportunities and experiences that help children grow
Valuable achievements made with perseverance and patience
4.
The growth and challenges of an older child toward a bigger dream
A Singaporean exchange student's story: a time more precious than college entrance exams.
The older child's passion and challenge toward his dream
A warm activity experience that I remember from my older child
A difficult time for my eldest child, and an experience that made me stronger
The university my older child was aiming for in pursuit of his dreams
Golden Recipe Tip: Overseas Presidential Science Scholarships
5.
A record of a young child's journey toward his dreams and growth.
A place where dreams can grow freely: A young child's challenge toward an American university.
A touching gift from a young child, a heartfelt confession to his mother.
A special sharing experience that fostered a warm heart
A passionate passion for physics, the challenge of KYPT and IYPT
A special experience at RSI in the US and X-Lab in Germany during the summer of my third year of high school.
From Physics to Biophysics, a Little Boy Who Realized His Dreams
Dreaming of a society where we all live together, a special activity experience for young children
A young boy's story of pursuing his dream of entering an American university.
Golden Recipe Tip: Ivy League Financial Aid
6.
Children who make dreams come true
Epilogue: Parents who respect dreams, children who pursue their dreams.
My dream grew from the heart of an older child and the faith of a mother.
The Heart of a Little Child, the Courage to Believe in Myself Again
Special thanks to my daughters
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Into the book
“I first felt the thrill of making dreams come true when I was ten years old and dreaming of becoming an elementary school teacher, teaching my mother the math I had learned that day.
This is a memory I had completely forgotten until I read this book.
The look in my mother's eyes as she listened to the little teacher gave me the belief that I could dream of anything, and so, five years later, I achieved my dream of going to a gifted school, and eight years later, I achieved my dream of going to an Ivy League university in the United States.
…I hope this book, filled with the trials and errors and joys of raising children with faith from birth through adolescence, will reach many parents.
“I hope that in a society that demands such correct answers, more children can freely pursue their dreams.”
This is a memory I had completely forgotten until I read this book.
The look in my mother's eyes as she listened to the little teacher gave me the belief that I could dream of anything, and so, five years later, I achieved my dream of going to a gifted school, and eight years later, I achieved my dream of going to an Ivy League university in the United States.
…I hope this book, filled with the trials and errors and joys of raising children with faith from birth through adolescence, will reach many parents.
“I hope that in a society that demands such correct answers, more children can freely pursue their dreams.”
--- From "The Younger Daughter's Epilogue"
Publisher's Review
Parents who know how to wait for their children,
Ultimately, it makes the child dream bigger.
"The Golden Recipe for Child Education: Turning Dreams into Reality" contains the warmest and most solid advice for parents today.
In an age of competition and college entrance exams, filled with impatience and anxiety, the author has proven through years of practice that with love, praise, and patience, children can find their own path.
This book is a moving parenting and educational book that shows how a single parent's attitude can create a significant turning point in an educational environment dominated by private education and early childhood education.
The author, while raising her two daughters, did not simply aim for improved grades or success in college entrance exams.
Instead, the most important educational goals were to foster self-directed learning and choice, reading habits that foster deep thinking, and dreams and visions that enable children to soar toward the world.
We walked together, acknowledging the child's pace, letting the child choose what he or she wanted, and believing that it was okay to turn back sometimes.
The two daughters, who grew up like that, went to gifted schools and were accepted to Seoul National University, KAIST, Cambridge University, and Princeton University, and expanded their own paths toward their dreams.
This book contains a 'process' that is more valuable than the results.
From breastfeeding to praise stickers, reading habits, daily schedules, children's international physics tournaments, and overseas research activities, the author and her children's experiences are not limited to theory.
Above all, this book does not deal with the topic of ‘child education’ in an overly technical way.
Education is ultimately about people raising people, and it consistently shows that the attitude of parents who believe in and support their children is the beginning of all learning.
This book is a parenting book, a coming-of-age story, and at the same time, a heartfelt record of a person becoming a parent.
Readers of this book will once again be faced with the question, "What does my child need now?"
"The Golden Recipe for Child Education: Turning Dreams into Reality" is a book I recommend to all parents seeking the true essence of education that fosters self-direction and self-esteem.
This book will resonate deeply with those who desire the courage to observe rather than the desire to teach, and who desire the thrill of accompanying the process rather than the result.
What our children need most right now may not be the right answer, but a warm wait.
Ultimately, it makes the child dream bigger.
"The Golden Recipe for Child Education: Turning Dreams into Reality" contains the warmest and most solid advice for parents today.
In an age of competition and college entrance exams, filled with impatience and anxiety, the author has proven through years of practice that with love, praise, and patience, children can find their own path.
This book is a moving parenting and educational book that shows how a single parent's attitude can create a significant turning point in an educational environment dominated by private education and early childhood education.
The author, while raising her two daughters, did not simply aim for improved grades or success in college entrance exams.
Instead, the most important educational goals were to foster self-directed learning and choice, reading habits that foster deep thinking, and dreams and visions that enable children to soar toward the world.
We walked together, acknowledging the child's pace, letting the child choose what he or she wanted, and believing that it was okay to turn back sometimes.
The two daughters, who grew up like that, went to gifted schools and were accepted to Seoul National University, KAIST, Cambridge University, and Princeton University, and expanded their own paths toward their dreams.
This book contains a 'process' that is more valuable than the results.
From breastfeeding to praise stickers, reading habits, daily schedules, children's international physics tournaments, and overseas research activities, the author and her children's experiences are not limited to theory.
Above all, this book does not deal with the topic of ‘child education’ in an overly technical way.
Education is ultimately about people raising people, and it consistently shows that the attitude of parents who believe in and support their children is the beginning of all learning.
This book is a parenting book, a coming-of-age story, and at the same time, a heartfelt record of a person becoming a parent.
Readers of this book will once again be faced with the question, "What does my child need now?"
"The Golden Recipe for Child Education: Turning Dreams into Reality" is a book I recommend to all parents seeking the true essence of education that fosters self-direction and self-esteem.
This book will resonate deeply with those who desire the courage to observe rather than the desire to teach, and who desire the thrill of accompanying the process rather than the result.
What our children need most right now may not be the right answer, but a warm wait.
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: November 17, 2025
- Page count, weight, size: 244 pages | 148*210*20mm
- ISBN13: 9791172636609
- ISBN10: 1172636605
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