Book excerpt: This unique book is for parents, families, teachers and community workers who are involved in the education and welfare of families. In How to Unlock Your Family's Genius, the award winning author and educationalist, David Simon, shows families how they can take 11 simple steps and start to realise their true potential. This book uses empowerment literature, poetry, mini essays, short stories, and autobiographical writing to demonstrate to families how they can play an active role in enriching their own learning experience and development.