[quote=Verona]Thanks Grinity and HK.
Grinity - I am a master at self-blame, so maybe I shouldn't read this book! Even the short "check lists" on her website started worrying me . . . does your child have a perfectionist parent (yes, me), was your child given too much attention in the first years (yes, from me), etc, etc.
I am looking more for what TO do. quote]
I am half way thru the Rimms book on Why do smart kids get bad grades.
Something I took from the book that helped me is to Model appropriate behavior. I certainly needed this reminder.
Don't complain about your job, even if it's house work. Parent's attitude can be reflected in their children.
I have since been more ambitious around the house. When I complete a big job I expressed how I feel good about it.
I also try to model and praise organization and responsibility.
Teach it's ok to make mistakes and just fix them. Perfectionism can get in the way of good grades
Best of Luck
Last edited by onthegomom; 04/10/11 08:10 PM.
