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Withers, Pam.
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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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