Gradebusters

February 15, 2005
Throughout his 30 years of counseling and his 25 years of teaching, Schmitz has become very familiar with parents' concerns about their child's grades: they want to help, but they often feel powerless. Help has arrived in the form of this consolidation of Schmitz's considerable knowledge, which reads like a parent's private session with the author. In a highly readable style, he shares step-by-step solutions for common problems, e.g., when it comes to a child's apathy about grades, parents must address the issue head-on. Schmitz believes that every child has the potential to succeed and will empower parents to take charge. Highly recommended for public libraries. -Kari Ramstrom, MLIS, Plymouth, MN

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