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Withers, Pam.
Subjects
Academic achievement.
Underachievers.
Home and school.
Boys -- Psychology.
Reading (Elementary)
Children -- Writing.
Parenting.
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Withers, Pam.
Academic achievement.
Underachievers.
Home and school.
Boys -- Psychology.
Reading (Elementary)
Children -- Writing.
Parenting.
MARC Display
Jump-starting
boys
:
help
your
reluctant
learner
find
success
in
school
and
life
/ Pam Withers and Cynthia Gill, M.A., L.M.F.T. ; foreword by Dr. John Duffy.
by
Withers, Pam.
Viva Editions, 2013.
Call #:
370.154 W824j
Subjects
Academic achievement.
Underachievers.
Home and
school
.
Boys
-- Psychology.
Reading (Elementary)
Children -- Writing.
Parenting.
ISBN:
9781936740390 (pbk.)
1936740397 (pbk.)
Alternate title:
Boys
:
help
your
reluctant
learner
find
success
in
school
and
life
Edition:
First edition.
Description:
xx, 285 pages ; 22 cm.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references (pages [219]-260)
Contents:
Who's underachieving now? Yes,
boys
. Who says and why? -- The literacy link: why reading and writing skills are key -- Math, science, and underachievement: making the difference -- What holds smart kids back? Physical issues -- Dads and other alpha males: the role model factor at home --
School
shortcomings: what parents can do -- Wise guys: the importance of mentors -- Real
boys
read: what and how do they want to read? -- Real
boys
write: making it happen, making it fun and effective -- Real
boys
talk: winning with words --
School
's out: transitions to adulthood.
Summary:
An award-nominated author and an academic dean offer parents of underachieving
boys
the confidence and support through simple tips and action lists to
help
their disengaged and discouraged sons do better academically and socially.
Other authors:
Gill, Cynthia.
Duffy, John.
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