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This book has been written as a D I Y "workshop manual" for parents, teachers and anyone who works with children.This easy-to-read book is not meant to be regarded as a psychological textbook, nor an academic treatise. Instead, it has been written as a common sense and practical guide for all parents, as well as people (like teachers and sports coaches, for example) who work with children in the higher grades of the primary school, or at high school level.After 50 years spent working with children, pre-teens and teenagers, I have come to the conclusion that most of the difficulties, issues and emotional downers" (not to mention disappointing academic results!) which young people have to deal with during their school years are NOT the sort of severe problems which require the intervention of qualified professionals like doctors, psychologists, or psychiatrists. In fact, my experience has been that, in the majority of cases, caring parents (or teachers) are usually in the best position to provide the "first aid" which is so often exactly what is needed to prevent what started out as a relatively minor issue from developing into a major crisis.In order to be as helpful as possible to parents and teachers, I have outlined only the ideas and strategies which have proved to be really effective in the work I have done over the years.Part 1The theme of the first part of the book is "Getting the best out of your child", and deals, inter alia, with topics such as the role of the parent, parental example, the role played by emotional energy in determining both happiness and success, and the effect that a negative frame of reference has on attitude and achievement. Other issues dealt with include: lack of confidence, poor self-belief, bullying and teasing, the unpopular or lonely child, managing pressure and stress, as well as some ideas about behaviour and discipline.Part2The theme of section of the book is "Enhancing academic performance", and examines some of the reasons for learners not performing at their optimal level in tests and exams, as well as providing comments on key allied areas, such as motivation, concentration, and exam management techniques. The book also includes a list of warning signs to watch out for, and this can be a useful indicator of imminent problems."From the horse s mouth" contains many practical hints and suggestions, allied to important principles and key strategies which generally lead to a successful outcome.Broadly speaking, "From the horse s mouth" is aimed at parents an teachers of young people aged between, say, 10/11 and 15/16 years, but, as you will see, many of the suggestions and principles apply equally well to children younger than 10 years, and also to teenagers older than 16 years (e g, high school seniors and university students).Finally, remember that, to a greater or lesser extent, the degree to which we feel happy depends on the degree to which we feel in control of our lives. Hopefully, you will find that "From the horse s mouth" will help you to feel more in control!