Six Secrets For Parents To Help Their Kids Achieve In School

Six Secrets for Parents to Help Their Kids Achieve in School assists parents in making choices to help their children reach their full potential and academic goals. The first section of each chapter, "Real Stories and Fears," contains stories of parents' concerns about their children's education and their own parenting skills. The second section, "Secret for Success," provides advice for parents, including (1) establishing high expectations and setting goals; (2) promoting a positive sense of self; (3) educating your child about at-risk behaviors; (4) getting involved in your child's education; (5) modeling and teaching effective organization; and (6) instilling values that lead to positive decisions. The third section, "Gaining the Private School Edge," is a simple summary of tips to assist children in meeting and exceeding their educational expectations. Book jacket.

Meline M. Kevorkian, Ed.D., is an assistant principal in southern Florida, adjunct professor at Nova Southeastern University, and columnist with the Miami Herald