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He's not lazy : empowering your son to believe in himself / Adam Price, PhD.

Summary:

"On the surface, capable teenage boys may look lazy. But dig a little deeper, writes child psychologist Adam Price in He's Not Lazy, and you'll often find conflicted boys who want to do well in middle and high school but are afraid to fail, and so do not try. This book can help you become an ally with your son, as he discovers greater self-confidence and accepts responsibility for his future"-- Provided by publisher.

"Boys may seem impervious to school pressures, but they often fear failure so much that they totally opt out. He's Not Lazy helps parents understand--and constructively handle--the underlying issues affecting their sons. A renowned expert on ADHD explains how to deal with a conflicted boy who really wants to do well, discover hidden obstacles to his success, develop his confidence, and empower him to accept responsibility for his own future"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9781454916871
ISBN: 1454916877
Physical Description: xvi, 272 pages ; 24 cm
Publisher: New York : Sterling, [2017]
Copyright: ©2017

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-255) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Part I: He's not lazy -- Let me reintroduce you to your son -- Shifting bodies, shifting minds -- If I only had a brain -- Leap before you look -- Big boys don't cry -- Too cool for school -- Part II: From conflict to change: the seeds of motivation -- The paradoxical response and the plot for false independence -- Putting the self back into self-control -- Autonomy- a new way forward -- How to stop rescuing your son and start supporting his autonomy -- Helicopters, lawn mowers, and drones: why parents control their kids -- I think I can -- Connection -- Appendix: Homework predictor ; Backward planner ; The decision grid ; Exploring values ; The goal setter ; Worry log ; Thought journal.