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My child is an intelligent young man. Gifted with musical ability as well. He excels in music playing multiple instuments but academically it is like pulling teeth to get him to do his homework or study. I have tried restrictions, loss of "electronics", etc. Threatened, begged and pleaded. Nothing has made a dent. Help!!
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D On 3/15/10, Bobbie wrote:

> If you have been following the posts then you should see that the > TUTORS and TEACHERS say he can do the work because he has the knowledge. I > understand he lacks focus and organizational skills. I am seeking advice on > how to TEACH him those skills as I have been unsuccessful to date.

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Mar 16, 2010
Cat As an elementary teacher, I've found gentle encouragement and support for each step the student completes goes a long way. It's very effective when I pull the child aside and ellicit the steps the child took to complete (or almost complete) their work. Don't praise and tell them, lead them to discover it for themselves. They realize that they can f...See More
Jun 12, 2010
Anonymous On 3/03/10, Bobbie wrote: > My child is an intelligent young man. Gifted with musical > ability as well. He excels in music playing multiple > instuments but academically it is like pulling teeth to get > him to do his homework or study. I have tried restrictions, > loss of "electronics", etc. Threatened, begged and pleaded. > Not...See More
Mar 13, 2012
Sara On 3/11/10, Bobbie wrote: > Sara, thank you for your response but I feel like the scolded child > here. We have tried other options as well. Agenda books, medications, > tutors, diets,early bedtime, later bedtime, text reminders, talking, > etc., etc.. I read everything I can find to read. I meet with > teachers who tell me he just i...See More
Mar 18, 2012
Devin Stang On 3/18/12, Sara wrote: > On 3/11/10, Bobbie wrote: >> Sara, thank you for your response but I feel like the scolded child >> here. We have tried other options as well. Agenda books, medications, >> tutors, diets,early bedtime, later bedtime, text reminders, talking, >> etc., etc.. I read everything I can find to read. I ...See More
Sep 11, 2012


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