Jump-starting boys
Subtitle: help your reluctant learner find success in school and life
By: Pam Withers and Cynthia Gill, M.A., LMFT ; foreword by Dr. John Duffy
Contributors: Gill, Cynthia
Edition: First edition.
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Number of pages: 285
ISBN-13: 9781936740390
Subjects: Boys; Underachievers; Psychology; Parenting; Academic achievement; Home and school
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Who's underachieving now? Yes, boys. Who says and why?; title: The literacy link: why reading and writing skills are key; title: Math, science, and underachievement: making the difference; title: What holds smart kids back? Physical issues; title: Dads and other alpha males: the role model factor at home; title: School shortcomings: what parents can do; title: Wise guys: the importance of mentors; title: Real boys read: what and how do they want to read?; title: Real boys write: making it happen, making it fun and effective; title: Real boys talk: winning with words; title: School's out: transitions to adulthood.