Other Resources
Other Resources
Please note: The Center for Applied Motivation, Inc. is not responsible for and does not control the content found in the resources following. The Center for Applied Motivation, Inc. does not necessarily agree or disagree with the content. We are providing the information because we believe individuals should be exposed to a variety of sources of information and that individuals should then make up their own minds regarding the use of that information based on what is best for their circumstances.
Books:
Armstrong, T. (1995). The myth of the a.d.d. child: 50 ways to improve your child's behavior and attention span without drugs, labels or coercion. NY: Dutton.
Beard, R. & Senior, I. (1980). Motivating students. Boston: Paul.
Bernard, M.E. (1997). How to boost your child's achievement in school. NY: Warner Books.
Beveridge, L. & Davidson, M. (1989). Achievement challenge. Irving: Dow Jones
Bricklin, D. & Bricklin, P.M. (1967). Bright child, poor grades: The psychology of underachievement. NY: Delacorte Press.
Bruns, J. (1992). They can but they don't: Helping students overcome work inhibition. NY: Viking Press.
Evans, P. (1987). Motivation and emotion. NY: Routledge.
Goleman, D. (1995). Emotional intelligence. NY: Bantam Books.
Griffin, R.S. (1988). Underachievers in secondary schools: Education off the mark. Hillsdale, NJ: Ephaum.
Mandel. H.P. & Marcus, S.I. (1988). The psychology of underachievement: Differential diagnosis and differential treatment. Somerset, NJ: Wiley.
Por, A. (1987). Underachievers in schools: Issues and intervention. NY: Wiley.
Rathvon, N. (1996). Unmotivated child: Helping your underachiever become a successful student. NY: Fireside.
Rimm, S.B. (1986). The underachievement syndrome: Causes and cures. Watertown, WI: Apple Publishing.
Links
www.education-world.com/parents
Various types of information regarding educational issues of interest to
parents. This site also contains bulletin boards for parents regarding a
number of education related topics.
www.hoagiesgifted.org
A collection of articles, information and resources on various aspects of
giftedness. Includes local, national, and international gifted
organizations, books, journals, magazines, conferences and such. Also
includes resources for gifted kids and teens (including movies that feature
gifted children in a positive light).
www.parentingadolescents.com
Resources and topics of interest to parents on a variety of adolescent
issues, including a section where parents can submit questions.
www.screenit.com
Movies, videos, and music reviews with heavy emphasis on suitability for
children
www.talkingwithkids.org
Tips for parents to help them talk with their children about tough issues
such as sex, violence, drugs, alcohol, HIV/AIDS.
www.learningnetwork.com
A network of sources that includes a large variety of topics from parenting
tips, resources for parents and teachers, books, school fundraising projects,
and message boards, to sections for students that include reference materials,
games, and assorted information.
www.The
AntiDrug.com
Information and resources for parents and educators regarding drug usage, facts,
and how to talk with your children about drugs.