Bright kids who couldn't care less : how to rekindle your child's motivation / Ellen Braaten, PhD ; foreword by Sheryl Sandberg.
"Keywords: unmotivated, underachieving, underachievers, underperforming, children, parenting, self-help, lazy, teens, adolescents, parents guide, psychology, how to get my child to work harder, anxiety, depression, ADHD, hates school, not interested in anything Description: "He's so smart, but he's no longer interested in school--or any 'offline' activities." "She used to love sports, but now she just mopes around." "My kid has turned into such a slacker!" Over the course of her 25-year career, psychologist and learning expert Ellen Braaten has begun to notice 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? In this warm and encouraging guide, Dr. Braaten 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 biological, emotional, cognitive, and social factors that affect motivation--and build a plan to boost their child's confidence, incentive to learn, and engagement in life"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781462551651
- ISBN: 1462551653
- ISBN: 9781462547647
- ISBN: 1462547648
- Physical Description: xvi, 244 pages ; 24 cm
- Publisher: New York : The Guilford Press, 2023.
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Why some kids couldn't care less -- Knowing your child -- and yourself -- Keys to helping your child care more -- When you need extra help.
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- Subject:
- Motivation (Psychology)
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- Informational works.
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- 2 of 3 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 2 copies available at Onslow County Public Library.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Jacksonville Main Library | 153.1534 BRA (Text) | 36015000488318 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Richlands Branch Library | 153.1534 BRA (Text) | 36015000488250 | Adult Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/13/2026 |
