JANUARY 2018 FEBRUARY 2018
ENCORE NewsLetter
I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed. —Michael Jordan
3 Easy Ideas To Motivate Underachievers... It is frustrating for you as a parent and for others who care about your child, when you know he has the ability to succeed but seems not to want to do better. This is a trap of underachievement. Here are some way out of it: • Show your child you care about what is going on with him. Make time to talk to your child about his life, go with him to see his favorite movie or play a board game. This helps him fee valued – an important step toward getting him motivated. • Recognize Improvements. It may not thrill you if your child brings home a low “C” in a class. But if the last grade was a “D”, that is progress. You should recognize and celebrate it. • Harness the power of friends. If your child doesn’t want your help, consider a friend. Ask your child who they feel most comfortable receiving help from. Make a pizza and invite them over for a snack and tutoring.