Beschreibung:
Psychologist and learning expert Ellen Braaten has noticed a trend. More and more parents are coming to her because their kids couldn't care less about anything. How do bright, motivated young children become such unmotivated older kids and teens--and what can parents do about it? This warm and encouraging guide explains that kids who have lost the will to do anything (other than play video games) need more than simple encouragement or the "right" school, teacher, or coach to get back on track. Instead, Dr. Braaten helps parents understand the myriad factors that affect motivation--and build a plan to boost their child's confidence, incentive to learn, and engagement in life.
Introduction I. Why Some Kids Couldn't Care Less 1. Why Doesn't My Bright Kid Seem to Care about Anything? 2. The Parenting APP for Motivating Kids: Aptitude, Pleasure, and Practice 3. Aptitude: What Are Your Child's Strengths? 4. Pleasure: What Does Your Child Enjoy? 5. Practice: What Does Your Child Persist At? II. Knowing Your Child-and Yourself 6. Why Understanding Your Child's Unique Qualities Is Important 7. How Your Expectations Can Get in the Way 8. Adjusting Your Parenting Style to Fit the Child You Have III. Keys to Helping Your Child Care More 9. Set Goals That You Can Both Get Behind 10. Stay Flexible to Keep Your Child Motivated IV. When You Need Extra Help 11. When to Worry and What to Do 12. Resources Index