He's not lazy : empowering your son to believe in himself

Summary: "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"--

Record details

ISBN: 1454916877
ISBN: 9781454916871
Physical Description: xvi, 272 pages ; 24 cm
print
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.