Getting Past Procrastination: How to Get Your Kids Organized, Focused, and Motivated...Without Being the Bad Guy

by Ann K. Dolin

Like any good parent, you want your child to succeed. The problem is, otherwise smart and capable kids frequently find themselves stuck in a tumultuous, never-ending struggle with procrastination, motivation, and staying organized.
In her latest book, Ann Dolin gives us a practical guide that cuts to the root of the issue: procrastination isn’t a character flaw, instead it is behavior that you and your child can address and improve.
In Getting Past Procrastination you’ll discover the hidden emotional causes of procrastination, how to put good behavior on autopilot using the power of habit, The Organizational Arsenal: Tools and strategies to keep even the most scattered kids on track, and 16+ word-for-word scripts to spark motivation, address problems, and communicate with your child without being the “bad guy.”

218 pages, Paperback

Published September 7, 2018

About the author

Ann K. Dolin, M.Ed. is a former Fairfax County, VA public school teacher with a Master's Degree in Special Education. She has over 20 years of teaching and tutoring experience. After a successful teaching career, Ann founded Educational Connections Inc. with the goal of providing individualized one-on-one instruction based on each student's learning style. Today, her company employs over 200 tutors, serves the metropolitan D.C. area, and has worked with over 8,000 students. Ann also provides presentations to parents on homework, motivation, and other educational topics. She currently resides in Northern Virginia with her husband and two children. Contact Ann at ann@ectutoring.com.