What reading level is Thinking Parent, Thinking Child?

Thinking Parent, Thinking Child by Myrna B. Shure is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Thinking Parent, Thinking Child appropriate for?

Thinking Parent, Thinking Child is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11C (Clear).

What genre is Thinking Parent, Thinking Child?

Thinking Parent, Thinking Child is fiction — Child rearing.

Does Thinking Parent, Thinking Child have any content warnings?

Thinking Parent, Thinking Child has a HootRating of 11C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Thinking Parent, Thinking Child?

Thinking Parent, Thinking Child by Myrna B. Shure is 256 pages.

Thinking Parent, Thinking Child

Myrna B. Shure

Thinking Parent, Thinking Child

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

How to Turn Your Most Challenging Everyday Problems Into Solutions

by Myrna B. Shure

Reading Level 6 11C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

The soft rustle of pages turns as a family gathers close, voices calm and warm. Imagine the gentle hum of understanding growing between parents and kids, as they learn to solve problems together. It’s a quiet journey of trust and discovery, where every question sparks a new idea — but the real magic is in listening.

Themes

FamilySelf-Help & Practical InterestsFamily RelationshipsChild Care/Parenting

Quick Assessment

This book introduces parents and children aged 9-12 to the 'I Can Problem Solve' (ICPS) approach, designed to foster effective problem-solving skills through guided conversation and mutual respect. It offers practical strategies to help families build stronger relationships and empower children to think independently. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it focuses on emotional growth and cooperation without confronting intense or challenging content.

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Content Intensity

11C — Clear

Emotional

Clear

Physical

Clear

Social

Clear

Thematic

Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

256 pages

ISBN: 9780071431958
Pages: 256
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
Published: August 9, 2004
Type: Fiction

Genres

Child rearing

Subjects

Self-Help & Practical InterestsFamily & RelationshipsFamilyParentingChildbirthChild Care/ParentingFamily RelationshipsSociologyMarriage & FamilyChild RearingParent and ChildProblem Solving in ChildrenNonfiction