TY  - BOOK
AU  - Withers,Pam
AU  - Gill,Cynthia
TI  - Jump-starting boys: help your reluctant learner find success in school and life 
SN  - 1936740397 (pbk. : alk. paper)
PY  - 2013///]
CY  - Berkeley, California
PB  - Viva Editions
KW  - Academic achievement
KW  - Boys
KW  - Psychology
KW  - Home and school
KW  - Parenting
KW  - Underachievers
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (pages 244-260); Who's underachieving now? Yes, boys. Who says and why? -- The literacy link: why reading and writing skills are key -- Math, science, and underachievement: making the difference -- What holds smart kids back? Physical issues -- Dads and other alpha males: the role model factor at home -- School shortcomings: what parents can do -- Wise guys: the importance of mentors -- Real boys read: what and how do they want to read? -- Real boys write: making it happen, making it fun and effective -- Real boys talk: winning with words -- School's out: transitions to adulthood
ER  -