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Table of Contents
CONTENTS
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ix
INTRODUCTION 1
CHAPTER 1 How to Motivate Your Kids 7
CHAPTER 2 How to Encourage Perseverance in the Age of Instant Gratification 33
CHAPTER 3 Too Old to Run to Mom or Dad: When to Get Involved and When to Step Back 49
CHAPTER 4 Getting Teens to Accept Responsibility for Their Work, Their Decisions, and Their Mistakes 65
CHAPTER 5 How to Get the Most from Parent-Teacher Conferences and Open Houses 85
CHAPTER 6 Homework and Extracurriculars: Should You Still Be Involved in High School? 107
CHAPTER 7 The Real Value of Advanced Placement (AP) Courses—and Who Should Take Them 129
CHAPTER 8 College Isn’t for Everyone: Is It Best for Your Child? 147
CHAPTER 9 The Dangers of Coddling: Helping Your Kids Develop Healthy Self-Esteem 165
CHAPTER 10 Making Sure Teens Know That the Way They Look and Sound Matters 179
CHAPTER 11 Getting Kids Organized: A Strong Foundation for a Lifetime of Success 195
CHAPTER 12 How to Prepare Your Teens for Adulthood 211
CONCLUSION: All We Can Do Is Our Best 231
NOTES 235
INDEX 238
ABOUT THE AUTHOR 246
