A friend sent this post to me about a book. I have not written about parenting books (there SO many and to be honest, I’ve read NONE of them.) But this one sparked my interest.
My husband and I have had a hard time motivating our 7-year-old, not just in learning, but in participating in team sports or other “active games” that include other kids. With a lot of help from his wonderful teacher, his school work has improved a lot in the last two weeks. And by putting in place a routine each night, we are getting homework done. But it can be a struggle. (I know: What first-grader LIKES to do schoolwork?)
One description of a ’shut-down learner,’ is a child who can spend hours focused on an activity such as LEGOS. Have I mentioned how many LEGOS are in my house and that they’re played with from the minute my son wakes up to the time school starts? I know that’s just one tiny piece of the puzzle, but that was enough.
I may have to read this book.

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