num_pages: 304
description: Addressing the emotional and academic needs of kids in grades four through twelve, Lawrence Greene examines the counterproductive behaviors and attitudes that undermine academic performance, diminish self-esteem and limit educational and career options. Each chapter focuses on a particular deficit area and offers accessible, hands-on methods for parents to guide and mentor their struggling child. Parents learn how to:* Help their child identify natural talents and use them when learning* Choose a democratic or autocratic approach to modifying behavior* Use the DIBS system to solve problems* Open an effective dialogue with their child* Express positive expectations and affirm and praise effort and progress* And much more
language: English
title: The Resistant Learner: Helping Your Child Knock Down the Barriers to School Success
titlecomplete: The Resistant Learner: Helping Your Child Knock Down the Barriers to School Success
ratings_count: 5
publisher: St. Martin's Griffin