Apathy and Underachievers Article Archive

Practical tips to help your underachieving child reach his full potential.

• When Motivation Levels Differ: Motivating Your Kids Without Comparing ThemIn many families, one child is self-motivated and directed while the other is not. How should parents help the unmotivated child without drawing comparisons to the independent, self-starting sibling?
• Divorce: How To Help Your Child at Home and at SchoolDivorce can wreak havoc on a child’s world and affect her life at school. How much information should a parent give a child’s teacher and other adults in the child’s life, and how should the child tell her friends? Our experts provide tips and guidance for parents to help their children navigate this difficult life experience.
• Help Your Child Adjust SociallyFinding the right niche can help your child feel happier at school.
• College Courses May Motivate Some Bright, Bored Teenagers“Bright but bored.” Teens who fit this description often start to “turn off” from school.
• Help Your Underachieving Middle Schooler ImproveThe end of the school year is near. Is your middle schooler still not making the grades?
• Motivate your middle schooler during the mid-year doldrumsIt’s normal to fall into a rut once in a while, but you don’t want your child making a habit of it.
• Help Your Teenager Resolve Problems Before Next YearMaybe this hasn’t been the best school year for your teen.
• Banish Your Child’s BoredomChildren often complain of being bored.
• Make advice easier to take with three pluses and a wishSometimes we need to give our teens advice.
• Ideas To Help Boost an Underachieving ChildThe tests show your child should be doing better in school. But somehow, he's always behind in his schoolwork.