Money for Good Grades and Other Myths About Motivating Kids

In this helpful resource, the author guides parents through the top six myths about motivation and reveals what really works for kids. With the accessible advice in this book, you'll be able to reach your child more effectively so that he or she is more motivated and more successful in school and beyond!

Barbara R. Blackburn, Ph.D., a Top 30 Global Guru in Education, has taught early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school students and has served as an educational consultant for three publishing companies. In addition to speaking at conferences worldwide, she also regularly presents workshops for teachers and administrators. She is the author of more than 20 books, including the bestseller Rigor Is Not a Four-Letter Word.

1. Myth One: Motivating with Rewards is the Best Option 2. Myth Two: What Your Child Cares About Doesn't Matter 3. Myth Three: It's Not About Your Relationship with Your Kids 4. Myth Four: Expectations for Your Child are Not Important 5. Myth Five: It's Okay for Your Kid to Fail All the Time 6. Myth Six: It's OK for Your Kid to Get Stuck 7. Competition, Grading, and Homework are No Big Deal 8. If I Do Everything Right: My Child Will Be Motivated