Raising Motivated Kids : Inspiring Enthusiasm for a Great Start in Life,9781576836019

Raising Motivated Kids : Inspiring Enthusiasm for a Great Start in Life

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ISBN13: 9781576836019
ISBN10: 1576836010
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2004-07-01
Publisher(s): Tyndale House Pub
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Summary

Parents can nurture their children to channel their natural energy and curiosity into positive, productive, and motivated learning experiences. This book introduces principles to help moms and dads: Make education fun for children Foster a creative learning environment Model positive behaviors and habits Help kids avoid burnout and manage stress

Author Biography

CHERI FULLER is an author and an international speaker who has taught at every level from elementary school to college. She has written several books, including The Mom You're Meant to Be and When Mothers Pray. Named Oklahoma Mother of the Year in 2004, Cheri and her husband live in Edmond, Oklahoma. They have three grown children.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 9(2)
What Is Motivation?
11(8)
Part 1: The Building Blocks of Motivation
19(44)
The First Building Block: Relationship
21(10)
The Second Building Block: A Good Example
31(6)
The Third Building Block: Expectations
37(12)
The Fourth Building Block: A Healthy Perspective
49(14)
Part 2: Motivation Boosters
63(64)
Motivation Booster #1: Patience
65(12)
Motivation Booster #2: Storytelling
77(16)
Motivation Booster #3: Developing Curiosity
93(14)
Motivation Booster #4: Learning About the World
107(14)
Motivation Booster #5: The Attitudes of Responsibility and Optimism
121(6)
Part 3: Motivation Busters
127(38)
Motivation Buster #1: Perfectionism
129(8)
Motivation Buster #2: Attention Problems
137(12)
Motivation Buster #3: Single-Parent Families
149(8)
Motivation Buster #4: Burnout
157(8)
Epilogue: Motivation and Success 165(2)
Notes 167(6)
About the Author 173

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