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…mehr
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.
Ellen Braaten, PhD, is Executive Director of the Learning and Emotional Assessment Program at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Associate Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School (HMS), and Visiting Professor at Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic. She has been affiliated with MGH and HMS since 1998. Dr. Braaten is widely recognized for her expertise in pediatric neuropsychological and psychological assessment, particularly in the areas of assessing learning disabilities and attentional disorders. Her research and numerous publications focus on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, learning disabilities, gender and psychopathology, intelligence, and assessment. She has published numerous books for professionals and parents, including Bright Kids Who Couldn't Care Less and Bright Kids Who Can't Keep Up.
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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
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
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