ABSTRACT

In this helpful resource, the author guides parents through the top eight myths about motivation and reveals what really works for kids. Each chapter is filled with practical information and stories that help you understand how to handle a variety of situations related to your child’s success at school.

Chapters also include specific classroom connections for each strategy, so you can begin proactively working with your child's teacher. With the accessible advice in this book, you’ll be able to reach your child more effectively so that he or she is more motivated from within, and more successful in school and beyond!

 

chapter |2 pages

Introduction

chapter 1|17 pages

Myth One

Motivating With Rewards Is the Best Option

chapter 2|15 pages

Myth Two

What Your Child Cares About Doesn’t Matter

chapter 3|17 pages

Myth Three

It’s Not About Your Relationship With Your Kids

chapter 4|15 pages

Myth Four

Expectations for Your Child Are Not Important

chapter 5|17 pages

Myth Five

It’s Okay for Your Kid to Fail All the Time

chapter 6|14 pages

Myth Six

It’s Okay for Your Kid to Get Stuck

chapter 7|14 pages

Myth Seven

Competition, Grading, and Homework Are No Big Deal

chapter 8|9 pages

Myth Eight

If I Do Everything Right My Child Will Be Motivated