Why GOOD KIDS Get Bad Grades: What Parents Need to Know and Do! (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780895445780)

If your child is struggling academically, it's natural to feel concerned. Your most important role is to understand the root of your child's challenges, not just their grades. Instead of punishing or lecturing, focus on identifying their unique obstacles and collaborate to find solutions.

No child wants to do poorly in school. This book explores common obstacles children face, illustrated with real case studies, and offers practical strategies to help your child build skills, jumpstart learning, and boost their self-esteem and confidence.

Winner of multiple awards, this book is recognized for its impact and excellence in helping parents and children succeed.

From the Foreword

Dr. Jennifer Cross, a developmental pediatrician, introduces Drs. Linda and Al Silbert as exceptionally experienced and compassionate educators dedicated to supporting children with learning and behavioral challenges. Over more than twenty-five years of referring families to the Silberts, Dr. Cross has consistently witnessed children's hidden learning issues uncovered and addressed, as well as parents equipped with effective, practical strategies.

The foreword emphasizes the Silberts' remarkable ability to translate complex learning difficulties into clear, actionable guidance. Building on their previous works and decades of professional experience, their new book shares these valuable insights and tools with a broader audience-especially as children now face unprecedented pressures from social media, shifting self-esteem, and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The book is organized into two parts. Part I explores the modern challenges confronting children, using real-world stories to illustrate the emotional, social, and academic pressures they experience. These vignettes help parents and professionals understand the root causes of children's struggles and demonstrate how insight and support can transform their school experiences.

Part II presents practical strategies, grounded in research and experience, for developing essential skills such as time management, organization, and planning. The Silberts explain learning disabilities in accessible terms, guide families in advocacy and collaboration, and help them set meaningful goals for success.

Dr. Cross commends the book for its clarity, relevance, and unwavering focus on each child's strengths and potential. She describes it as an essential resource for families, educators, and clinicians navigating today's complex educational landscape-a guide full of hope and practical wisdom that has already changed many lives and will continue to do so.