Motivation: Why Pushing Doesn't Work - and What Does

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Has homework become a battle? Has your child stopped trying or caring? In this episode, I’m talking directly to the parents who feel like their child’s motivation has quietly slipped away, because I want to help you understand what’s really going on underneath that perceived lack of effort. Spoiler alert: it’s almost never laziness. I’m going to walk you through why pushing harder doesn’t work, why rewards and consequences lose their power, and what motivation really looks like in a developing brain. Then I’m going to share five practical things you can start doing today to help your child reconnect with learning and learn how to feel proud of themselves again. If you’ve been feeling stuck,…