Six Secrets for Parents to Help Their Kids Achieve in School [Paperback]

Meline M. Kevorkian (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1578862396 | ISBN-13: 978-1578862399 | Publication Date: February 8, 2005

Research shows that parental involvement can result in higher test scores, positive attitudes, and good behavior. If you are a parent looking for practical, hands-on suggestions to help your child succeed in school, look no further! This guide offers advice in promoting academic success among all students.

Features:
· Real-life stories of parents and their fears about their children's education and their own parenting skills.
· Advice to help parents give their children unlimited advantages.
· Examples, guides, and tips to get every parent started.

The author details six "secrets" that, when mastered will help any child be more successful:
1. Establishing high expectations and setting goals to achieve these expectations
2. Promoting a positive sense of self
3. How to educate your children about at-risk behaviors
4. How to get involved and stay involved in your children's education
5. Modeling and teaching effective organization
6. How to instill values that lead to positive decisions

For all parents and guardians.

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About the Author

Meline M. Kevorkian, EdD, is associate dean for master's and educational specialist programs for the Fischler School of Education and Human Services at Nova Southeastern University. She is a columnist at the Miami Herald and her experience includes teachiing and administrative positions in both public and private schools from preschool through the university level.

Product Details

• Paperback: 78 pages
• Publisher: R&L Education (February 8, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1578862396
• ISBN-13: 978-1578862399
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,961,895 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Meline Kevorkian, Ed.D is the author of Tackling Bullying in Athletics, 101 Facts about Bullying: What Everyone Should Know, Preventing Bullying: Helping Kids Form Positive Relationships and Six Secrets for Parents to Help Their Kids Achieve in School. Meline is the Executive Director of Academic Review at Nova Southeastern University, former columnist at The Miami Herald and Board Member of the International Bullying Prevention Association. Meline presents regularly on best practices in bullying prevention, cyberbullying, as well as, numerous topics facing educators, parents and students in today's schools. Her experience includes teaching and administrative positions in both public and private schools from preschool through the University level. Her research focuses on bullying prevention, cyber bullying, school safety and academic achievement. She has been featured on the TODAY show, CNN, FOX, NBC, CBS, WSVN, Mom Talk Radio, WLRN Public Television, and the National PTA.