Throughout this series, we’ve touched on how daunting it can be to motivate your child, especially when they show little interest in the topic at hand. Often, we want our children to be intrinsically motivated to do their best – but that isn’t the reality. Instead,...
The end of every school year is fraught with instances of celebration and disappointment. Gifted programs and private schools are making final decisions for the next year. Colleges are sending out their acceptance letters. Students of all ages (and their parents) are...
Rejection is an emotional experience, no matter how old you are, and we all must learn how to both deal with disappointment. For parents, rejection can be incredibly difficult to navigate with your child. Here’s some tips to help you help your child cope with...
How to Motivate the Unmotivated Child (a 6-part series) Motivating a child who is not interested in learning can be very challenging for a parent or teacher, and only gets more so as children get older. Years of rote learning, worksheets, and silent seatwork can wear...
The recent college admissions cheating scandal was a wake-up call for parents everywhere, and if you’re feeling overwhelmed and betrayed, it’s understandable. This scandal is confirmation that students who make it into selective schools don’t always do so on their own...
Motivating your child can feel like a challenging task. When your child is unfocused, frustrated, or overwhelmed it can be difficult to encourage them to become excited and interested. We have good news for you: your child can become motivated to focus on their goals,...
