Parents Helping Kid with School: Shut Down Learner Book

About the author: Dr. Selnzick is a psychologist, a nationally certified school psychologist, a graduate school professor, and the Director of the Cooper Learning Center, New Jersey.

Foreword: A Pediatrician's Perspective

"... Every child is different. Every child has his own personality, temperament, strength, and cultural background. I know that children love to learn and look forward to different learning experiences. When things are going well, they love to go to school. If a child in kindergarten or first grade is not enjoying school, this is a problem that needs further investigation immediately.

The work of childhood is navigating the waters of school. For many reasons, not all children do well in school. When children struggle in school, their whole family system is affected........"

This book is packed with techniques that parents can use to help their shut-down learner succeed in school and in life. In a friendly, non-technical style, the author helps parents understand their child's characteristic and offers specific approaches to break the downward spiral.