Expert advice on helping children, teens, and young adults become self-starters, successful learners, and involved citizens of the world
Expert advice on helping children, teens, and young adults become self-starters, successful learners, and involved citizens of the world
The quality of drive provides the momentum for a person to dream and achieve, creating a unique, independent life. Without it, a person is like a rudderless boat, drifting around a flat lake. In Drive , nationally renowned educator Dr. Janine Caffrey shows how to inspire your children and develop this vital characteristic. How do I get my child excited about learning? To enroll in a good college? To move out of the house? To create his own life? Designed to assist parents, educators, and counselors to get kids of all ages off the couch and into the world, Drive outlines nine specific steps proven to beat boredom and foster self-motivation and resourcefulness. Filled with quizzes, anecdotes, and practical strategies, Drive helps parents turn Generation Me" into Generation Move."
“"Williamson Parent," August 2008 "A smart read for parents who want to inspire their children and develop motivation."”
Kathie Lee on the "Today Show," 11/10/08
"Go out and get this book!"
"Newark Star-Ledger," 11/4/08
"[Caffrey's] advice is practical and precise."
Janine Walker Caffrey, Ed. D., is the founder and head of The Renaissance Academy, a private K-12 school. She lives in Tampa, Florida.
The quality of drive provides the momentum for a person to dream and achieve, creating a unique, independent life. Without it, a person is like a rudderless boat, drifting around a flat lake. In Drive , nationally renowned educator Dr. Janine Caffrey shows how to inspire your children and develop this vital characteristic. How do I get my child excited about learning? To enroll in a good college? To move out of the house? To create his own life? Designed to assist parents, educators, and counselors to get kids of all ages off the couch and into the world, Drive outlines nine specific steps proven to beat boredom and foster self-motivation and resourcefulness. Filled with quizzes, anecdotes, and practical strategies, Drive helps parents turn Generation Me" into Generation Move."
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