1KHO 896: School And Regular Life Should Be A Lot More Like Summer Camp | Dr. David Yeager,

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What if the key to motivating young people isn’t lowering expectations—but changing the way we lead them? In this episode, Ginny sits down with Dr. David Yeager, author of 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People, to explore what’s really happening during the surprisingly long developmental window from puberty through the mid-20s. Dr. Yeager explains why young people are especially sensitive to respect and social status—and how parents, teachers, coaches, and employers can use a “mentor mindset” that combines high expectations with genuine support. They also unpack a counterintuitive approach to stress: instead of removing every challenge, help young people understand that stress…